A powerful Minecraft server plugin manager with multi-source update checking, sync/backup workflows, and a modern terminal UI.
- Multi-Source Updates — Check updates from Spigot, Modrinth, GitHub, Hangar, Jenkins, GeyserMC, Voxel, BuiltByBit, and custom web manifests (9 source types)
- Server Sync — Synchronize plugins between production and test servers
- Smart Backups — Timestamped tar.gz backups with automatic cleanup, atomic writes, and crash recovery
- Modern Terminal UI — Interactive, keyboard-driven interface with 8 tabs and customizable themes
- Plugin Registry — 120+ popular plugins pre-configured with verified sources
- Checksum Verification — SHA-256 verification for all downloads
- Hash-Based Identification — Fingerprints each plugin JAR to identify it precisely across sources, even with no version in the filename
- Premium Plugin Support — Version checks and store deep-links for paid plugins;
pluginator completeinstalls a browser-downloaded update from your Downloads folder, ToS-safely - Test → Production Promotion — Updates soak on your test server before
pluginator promotemoves them to production; bad updates can be quarantined - Snapshots & Rollback — Automatic JAR + data-folder snapshot before every update;
pluginator rollback <plugin>fully restores a previous version - Safe Live-Server Updates — Stages updates into Bukkit's
plugins/update/folder when the server is running, applied on next restart - Scheduled / Unattended Updates — Headless
auto-updatefor cron/systemd with JSON output, CI exit codes, and Discord/webhook notifications - Compatibility Gates — Checks each update against your server's Minecraft and Java version before installing
- Off-Market Plugin Manifests — Track plugins from any source via a simple JSON manifest (
pluginator manifest)
- Health Dashboard — 5-component health scoring (compatibility, security, version, maintenance, dependencies) with A+/F grading
- Recommendations Engine — Smart plugin recommendations based on your setup
- Superseded-By Advisories — Abandoned plugins suggest a maintained replacement instead of showing "up to date" forever
- Tags & Groups — Organize plugins with custom tags and groups
- Profiles — Save and switch between different plugin configurations
- Data Import/Export — Export and import plugin configurations
- Plugin Notes — Attach notes to individual plugins
- Notification History — Persistent toast log accessible via
/notifications - Post-Action Hooks — Run user-configured shell commands after sync/download/backup/migrate
- Command Palette — 80+ commands accessible via
:or/with fuzzy search - Vim Mode — Optional modal navigation (Plus+) with motions, marks, search, and macros
- Jump List —
Ctrl+o/Ctrl+ito navigate between recent positions - Quick Actions —
Ctrl+Pfor context-aware quick actions - Custom Keybindings — 5 presets (default, vim, emacs, minimal, custom) with full inheritance
- SSRF Protection — Blocks private-IP and metadata-endpoint URLs by default
- Atomic File Writes — Crash-safe writes for cache, config, and journal files
- Operation Journal — Records destructive operations with crash recovery on next launch
- PID Locks — File-based exclusive locks prevent concurrent operations
| Platform | Download |
|---|---|
| Windows (x64) | pluginator-windows-x64.zip |
| macOS (Intel) | pluginator-darwin-x64.tar.gz |
| macOS (Apple Silicon) | pluginator-darwin-arm64.tar.gz |
| Linux (x64) | pluginator-linux-x64.tar.gz |
| Linux (ARM64) | pluginator-linux-arm64.tar.gz |
# macOS (Homebrew)
brew tap NindroidA/pluginator && brew install pluginator
# Windows (Scoop)
scoop bucket add pluginator https://github.com/NindroidA/scoop-pluginator && scoop install pluginator
# npm (any platform)
npm install -g @nindroidsystems/pluginator
# Bun (any platform)
bun install -g @nindroidsystems/pluginator
# curl | bash (Linux/macOS)
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/NindroidA/pluginator/main/scripts/install.sh | bashSee Installation Guide for detailed instructions.
# Initialize configuration
pluginator setup
# Launch interactive UI
pluginator
# Or use CLI commands
pluginator scan --prod # Scan production server
pluginator check-updates # Check for plugin updates
pluginator auto-update # Scan, check, and download updates to test
pluginator complete# Finish a premium update from your Downloads folder
pluginator promote --list # See what's soaking / ready to promote to prod
pluginator rollback <plugin># Restore a plugin's previous version
pluginator sync # Sync prod to test
pluginator self-update # Update Pluginator itself| Key | Action |
|---|---|
1-8 | Switch tabs (Home/Servers/Plugins/Updates/Logs/Stats/Health/Recs) |
: or / | Open command palette (80+ commands) |
Ctrl+P | Quick actions menu |
Ctrl+O / Ctrl+I | Jump back/forward (history) |
j / k or ↑ / ↓ | Navigate lists |
g / G | Jump to top/bottom |
? | Show help |
Ctrl+C (2x) | Quit |
| Tier | Price | Update Checks/Day | Downloads/Day | Tabs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1 | 5 | Home/Plugins/Updates only |
| Plus | $9.99 (one-time) | 50 | 25 | + Servers/Logs/Stats |
| Pro | $2.99/mo or $24.99/yr | 100 | 50 | + Health/Recs, scheduling, promotion, vim mode |
| Max | $4.99/mo or $44.99/yr | Unlimited | Unlimited | All features, priority support |
Plus owners get discounted upgrades ($1.99/mo Pro, $3.99/mo Max). See Tier System for full details.
- Installation — Quick install for all platforms
- User Guide — Complete usage documentation
- Commands Reference — Full command palette reference
- Plugin Registry — Curated plugin database
- Tier System — Subscription tiers and features
- Troubleshooting — Common issues and fixes
- Error Codes — Error code reference (PLG-NNNN)
- Security — Security policy and reporting
- Changelog — Version history
- Bug Reports:Open an issue
- Feature Requests:Open an issue
- General Feedback:Open an issue
- Plugin Partnerships:Partnership request
This project's development has been accelerated through the use of AI-assisted development tools, including GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and other AI programming assistants. These tools have enhanced productivity while maintaining code quality and best practices. All AI-generated code has been reviewed, tested, and refined to ensure reliability.
Copyright (c) 2026 Nindroid Systems (Andrew Curtis - NindroidA). All Rights Reserved.
This is proprietary software. See LICENSE for details.