MCpi5Server

What is MCpi5Server?

MCpi5Server is a setup for running a Minecraft server using PaperMC on a Raspberry Pi 5. It is intended for users who want to host a Minecraft server on a Raspberry Pi, with optional plugins Chunky and SimpleVoiceChat.

How to use MCpi5Server?

Download the PaperMC version of your choice, rename it to paper.jar in the same folder as the script, then launch the command ./server_start on your Raspberry Pi.

Key features of MCpi5Server

• Runs PaperMC Minecraft server on Raspberry Pi 5
• Includes Chunky plugin for world pregeneration
• Includes SimpleVoiceChat plugin for voice communication
• Provides a simple startup script (./server_start)
• Uses Java 24 (other versions may work but not guaranteed)

Use cases of MCpi5Server

• Hosting a lightweight Minecraft server on a Raspberry Pi 5
• Pre-generating world chunks to reduce lag during gameplay
• Enabling voice chat for players using SimpleVoiceChat
• Creating a custom Minecraft server setup with PaperMC

FAQ from MCpi5Server

What is MCpi5Server?

It is a configuration for running a Minecraft server using PaperMC on a Raspberry Pi 5, with plugins Chunky and SimpleVoiceChat.

What are the requirements for MCpi5Server?

Java 24 is required; other versions may work but are not guaranteed. You also need to download the PaperMC version of your choice and rename it to paper.jar in the same folder as the script.

How do I start the server?

Simply run the command ./server_start on your Raspberry Pi.

How do I pregenerate the world to reduce lag?

Use the Chunky plugin with commands in the server terminal: chunky shape circle, chunky radius 5000, chunky world overworld, chunky start, then repeat for world_nether and world_the_end.

What plugins are included in MCpi5Server?

The base configuration includes Chunky (for world pregeneration) and SimpleVoiceChat (for voice communication).