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Minecraft: Java Edition
1.21.8
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WindLaunch Plugin
The WindLaunch Plugin is the server-side counterpart of the WindLaunch Fabric client mod.
It enables a simple handshake system to let compatible clients know whether they are allowed to use the WindLaunch features on a given server.
🧩 Function
- Registers a Plugin Messaging Channel called
windlaunch:handshake
- Listens for handshake messages from connected clients
- Sends back a one-byte response to allow the WindLaunch mod on the client
📡 Handshake Protocol
Code | Direction | Meaning |
---|---|---|
1 (MSG_HELLO ) |
Client → Server | Client requests permission to use WindLaunch |
2 (MSG_OK ) |
Server → Client | Server allows WindLaunch for this player |
🔧 Installation
- Place the plugin
.jar
file into your server’splugins
folder. - Start or reload your server.
- Verify the startup message appears:
🌬️ WindLaunchPlugin enabled, registering messaging channel
🧠 Technical Details
- Plugin Channel:
windlaunch:handshake
- Class:
com.mod.windlaunch.WindLaunchPlugin
- Depends on: Bukkit/Spigot/Paper (no external libraries)
- Java Version: 21
- No configuration files or commands
- One-way communication — no responses other than the handshake result
🧩 Compatibility
Platform | Supported |
---|---|
Paper / Spigot / Bukkit | ✅ |
Fabric Client (WindLaunch Mod) | ✅ |
Other client mods | Ignored |