itzg/docker-minecraft-server

Paper based fallbacks

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#3869 opened on Jan 14, 2026

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Description

Enhancement Type

Improve an existing feature

Describe the enhancement

When it detects a server like pufferfish and the plugins added from modrinth for example when I try to install Custom f3 Brand and I am on 1.21.11 and pufferfish fall back to paper if a version isn’t available for the specific type and if there is no paper fall back to spigot as allow setting up a plugin made for 1.21.10 on 1.21.11

Contributor guide

Tech stack
shelldocker
Domain
backenddevops
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of Docker Minecraft server setupFamiliarity with server types like Pufferfish, Paper, Spigot
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40
Research direction
The issue requests a fallback mechanism for server types when installing plugins. The repository's start scripts (e.g., /start, /scripts/start deploy) handle server type detection. Look for existing fallback logic for version mismatches. Consider implementing a chain: Pufferfish > Paper > Spigot. Review comments #3869 for additional context. No linked PRs or maintainer response yet.