Minecraft plugin dynmap

🔌 About dynmap

dynmap — is a plugin for Minecraft servers that provides a real‑time, web‑based map and map rendering system. dynmap displays world maps, player locations and configurable markers through a browser UI and exposes commands and APIs for server administration and add‑ons.

🎯 Purpose

dynmap solves the need for a persistent, browsable map of a Minecraft server that updates as the world changes. It helps administrators and players visualize terrain, player positions and points of interest without joining the server.

• Provide a live web map for a Minecraft server
• Offer in‑game commands and marker management for map editing
• Expose a web UI that shows worlds, players and markers

⚙ Main capabilities

• Real‑time web‑based map rendering and tile generation for server worlds.
• In‑game commands to control rendering, purge/trim tiles, manage markers and lists of worlds/maps (examples: /dynmap fullrender, /dynmap purgeworld, /dmarker, /dmap). ()
• Player markers and marker sets, plus commands/API for creating/updating markers used by admins and add‑ons. ()
• Configurable web UI and tile storage on disk (web files generated in the plugin folder). ()

🧩 Who it's for

• Server owners who want a public or private browser map
• Admins who need remote visualization of world state
• Communities that want to display player positions and POIs
• Networks running Spigot/Paper (dynmap targets Bukkit/Spigot/Paper/Fabric/Forge platforms as supported builds). ()

🏗 Examples of use

• Show a live map on the server website so players can find towns and claims.
• Run /dynmap fullrender after major terrain changes to rebuild map tiles.
• Use marker commands or the marker API to highlight shops, spawn, or event locations.

⌨️ Commands

Notes: Exact subcommands and syntax may vary by dynmap build. The above commands and examples are documented on the Dynmap wiki and GitHub documentation. For a full command list consult the official docs. ()

🔐 Permissions

If you require a complete permission list and defaults, consult the Dynmap wiki and plugin documentation; some permissions are hierarchical and depend on the dynmap build/version. ()

⚙ Installation

📥 Installing

• Download the dynmap .jar from an official source (repository/build release).
• Place the .jar into your server's plugins/ folder.
• Restart the server (full restart). After first run dynmap generates configuration and web files in its plugin folder. ()

📦 Dependencies

• dynmap does not list unconditional runtime dependencies; it runs as a standalone plugin on supported server platforms (Bukkit/Spigot/Paper, and other supported builds). Integration with permissions plugins and other server plugins is supported but not required. ()

🧾 Configuration

• dynmap generates configuration files and a web folder on first run (configuration files are stored in the plugin folder). Adjust settings in the generated config files to set web port, map types, marker sets and rendering options. ()
• Information on database backends (MySQL/SQLite): the official repository and documentation do not describe an unconditional external‑DB requirement; configuration and tiles are stored on disk by default. If DB support is required for a specific addon, check that addon's docs. ()

🧠 Additional information

Known limitations and compatibility

• dynmap is built to support common server platforms (Spigot/Paper/Forge/etc.) but may require specific builds for newer Minecraft versions; always use a dynmap build that targets your server version and test on staging. ()
• Some heavily modified server environments or hybrid platforms have reported issues with plugin command registration or initialization; test compatibility before deploying to production. (Community reports exist; consult the docs and community for build‑specific notes.)

FAQ

Q: How do players access the map? A: By default dynmap serves a web UI; after dynmap starts it generates web files and typically logs the web server address/port to the server console — open that address in a browser. ()

Q: Does dynmap support private web login? A: Yes — dynmap supports web login and access control for maps; web registration and world‑level permissions exist (see dynmap.webregister and world permissions). ()

Q: Does dynmap collect analytics (bStats)? A: No authoritative mention of bStats or telemetry was found in the main repository or official docs during this review; check the build's JAR or repo for telemetry notices. ()

Q: Is there an official Discord or support channel? A: The primary official resources are the GitHub repository and the dynmap wiki/documentation; an official Discord link was not confirmed in the sources used here. If an official Discord exists, it will be referenced from the project repository or wiki. ()

Where to read more

Consult the dynmap GitHub repository and the Dynmap wiki for full command lists, configuration options and build downloads. ()

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