itzg/docker-minecraft-bedrock-server

Send-command is broken

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#652 opened on Jun 26, 2026

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Description

Image: itzg/minecraft-bedrock-server (latest) Host: Ubuntu 24.04 x86_64 Docker: official package (not Snap)

Problem: send-command always fails with:

find: '/proc//exe': Permission denied ERROR: failed to search for bedrock server process

Observations:

  • docker attach works normally
  • bedrock_server is running
  • /proc//exe cannot be resolved even from inside the container
  • writing to /proc//fd/0 also fails with Permission denied
  • send-command relies on scanning /proc/*/exe

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Research direction
Investigate why /proc/*/exe is inaccessible from within the Docker container and consider alternative methods to find the bedrock server process, such as using 'ps' or checking environment variables.
Tech stack
shelldocker
Domain
backenddevops
Issue type
Bug
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2
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1-3 hours
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
DockerMinecraft
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60