Minecraft plugin PermissionsEx

🔐 About PermissionsEx

PermissionsEx — is a plugin for Minecraft servers that provides an in‑depth permissions system to manage user and group permissions, data backends and integration points for server plugins. PermissionsEx is intended as a full‑service permissions solution for server administrators and plugin developers.

🎯 Purpose

PermissionsEx solves the problem of managing fine‑grained permissions across plugins and servers. PermissionsEx centralizes group and user permissions, lets server owners pick datastore backends, and exposes an API for plugin developers. The plugin targets servers running common Bukkit/Spigot/Paper platforms and also has implementations for other platforms. ()

⚙ Core capabilities

• Manage groups and users (create, assign, migrate) via PEX administrative tools. ()
• Support for multiple platform implementations (Bukkit/Spigot/Paper, Sponge, Bungee/Waterfall, Velocity, Fabric). ()
• Multiple datastore backends and an implementation‑agnostic core API (see repository datastore components). ()
• API for other plugins to query permissions and integrate with PEX.

🧩 Who it's for

PermissionsEx is suitable for:

• Server administrators who need a central permissions system
• Owners of medium to large Spigot/Paper servers who require backend flexibility
• Plugin developers who want to integrate with a permissions API

🏗 Example uses

• Define ranks/groups (Owner, Admin, Moderator, Member) and assign plugin permissions.
• Migrate an existing permissions setup to a new backend supported by PEX.
• Allow plugin authors to query permission nodes through the PEX API.

⌨️ Commands

The official PermissionsEx documentation lists available commands and their syntax. For full command reference use the project docs. ()

Note: The complete command set (v1 → v2 differences and command equivalencies) is documented in the official PEX documentation. Do not rely on partial memory — consult the docs for exact subcommand syntax and behavior. ()

🔐 Permissions (nodes)

PermissionsEx exposes permission nodes for administrative actions and listings. The exact nodes and defaults are documented in the project docs and can differ between versions. The docs show nodes such as permissionsex.list.<type>. ()

Note: This JSON lists a representative node found in official docs. For a full permissions list and default values consult the project's documentation or GitHub repository. ()

⚙ Installation

📥 Installation

• Download the appropriate PEX .jar for your platform (Bukkit/Spigot/Paper build or other platform build). ()
• Place the .jar into your server's plugins/ folder.
• Fully restart the server (do not use /reload).

📦 Dependencies

• Official sources do not list mandatory third‑party dependencies required for core PEX functionality. Some optional integrations (placeholders, economy plugins) depend on the target plugin ecosystem — check the platform build docs. ()

🧾 Configuration

• PermissionsEx uses platform‑specific configuration and datastore components; the repository includes a datastore area for supported backends. A configuration/data folder is created on first run for platform builds. ()
• Some PEX builds offer multiple datastore options; consult the docs for enabling MySQL/SQL or file‑based backends. ()

🧠 Additional information

• Known conflicts: Official docs advise checking platform compatibility (proxy or multi‑server environments) and reviewing plugin integration points. Specific conflicts depend on other installed plugins and server architecture. ()
• Limitations: Behavior and available commands differ between PEX v1 and v2; consult the migration/changes documentation. ()

FAQ

Q: Which platforms does PermissionsEx support? A: Official sources list Bukkit/Spigot/Paper, Sponge, Bungee/Waterfall, Velocity and Fabric implementations. ()

Q: Where do I get support? A: The project documentation and project Discord are the primary support channels listed by the project. ()

Q: Is the project actively maintained? A: The GitHub repository shows activity and release history; note the repository status and releases on GitHub for current maintenance details (the repository was archived on GitHub). Check the repository and docs for the current maintenance state. ()

Q: Does PermissionsEx collect metrics (bStats)? A: Information about metrics collection (bStats or similar) is not present or not clearly documented in the official README/docs scanned. Information absent in official sources. ()

Q: Is there a Discord or issue tracker? A: Yes — the project references a Discord for support and uses GitHub Issues as the issue tracker. ()

Notes: This description uses only information confirmed in the official project documentation and GitHub repository. For full command lists, permission node details and platform‑specific installation files consult the official PEX documentation and GitHub releases. ()