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Minecraft: Java Edition
1.21.x
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Licensed ARR
Published 3 days ago
VanillaSpectate
VanillaSpectate is a lightweight, modern, and highly configurable spectating plugin for Paper servers. It allows players to safely request to spectate other players without the need for administrator intervention.
Unlike traditional spectator plugins, VanillaSpectate focuses on player control, safety, and ease of use. Players can send spectate requests, accept or deny incoming requests, and instantly return to their original location when finished.
Features
- 🎥 Player-to-player spectate requests
- ✅ Accept or deny requests
- 🌍 Cross-world spectating
- 📍 Safe return to your previous location
- ⚡ Lightweight with minimal performance impact
- 🔧 Fully configurable messages and settings
- ⏳ Configurable request timeout
- 🔒 Permission-based command system
- 📦 Easy installation
- 🚀 Built for modern Paper servers
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/spectate <player> |
Send a spectate request |
/spectate accept |
Accept a request |
/spectate deny |
Deny a request |
/spectate stop |
Return to your original location |
/spectate reload |
Reload the plugin configuration |
Permissions
| Permission | Description |
|---|---|
vanillaspectate.use |
Allows use of spectate commands |
vanillaspectate.admin |
Allows administrative commands |
Configuration
VanillaSpectate is designed to be easy to configure. Server owners can customize messages, request timeouts, permissions, and other settings to fit their server.
Compatibility
- Paper
- Purpur
- Spigot
Support
If you discover a bug or have a feature request, please open an issue on the project's page.
Thank you for downloading VanillaSpectate!


