dockerized-mcpaper-server

Name: dockerized-mcpaper-server
Author: LeoMainini

@LeoMainini

Repository

About dockerized-mcpaper-server

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#docker #server #microservices

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dockerized-mcpaper-server": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "compose",
        "up",
        "--build"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is dockerized-mcpaper-server?

dockerized-mcpaper-server automates creating a Minecraft server using a simple, reproducible, and transportable Docker container. It is configured around the PaperMC server software and intended for users who want an isolated, containerized Minecraft server.

How to use dockerized-mcpaper-server?

Set OUT_PORT, SERVER_JAR_URL, and DEDICATED_RAM in docker-compose.yml, then run docker compose up -d from the base folder. Attach to the server console with docker attach <container_name>, detach with CTRL+P+Q, and stop with docker compose down.

Key features of dockerized-mcpaper-server

Full PaperMC server inside a Docker container
Only three required inputs: port, JAR URL, RAM
Persistent data stored in ./volumes/server
Easy console attach and detach via Docker
Supports custom volume mounts for extra persistence
Simple rebuild with docker compose up --build

Use cases of dockerized-mcpaper-server

Quickly spin up a PaperMC Minecraft server without manual setup
Reproducible server deployment across different machines
Isolated server environment with persistent world data
Easy server management using Docker Compose commands

FAQ from dockerized-mcpaper-server

What are the required environment variables?

OUT_PORT (the server port), SERVER_JAR_URL (download URL for the PaperMC jar), and DEDICATED_RAM (memory allocation for the server).

How do I start the server?

Set the three required variables in docker-compose.yml, then run docker compose up -d from the base folder.

How do I attach to the server console?

Run docker attach <container_name>. To detach without stopping the server, press CTRL+P+Q inside the terminal window.

How do I persist additional folders?

Add a bind mount entry in the volumes section of docker-compose.yml, specifying the host source path and the container target path (e.g., for world backups).