Install a Minecraft Bukkit Server on CentOS 7

Introduction

Bukkit is an extension of Minecraft, which offers some exclusive features and plugins to improve your gaming experience. Bukkit is a community-driven project that allows every Java developer to write plugins and create additional features.

1. Update the System

Ensure the system is up to date.

$ sudo yum update -y

2. Install Java

Install Java with the yum package manager.

$ sudo yum install java-1.8.0-openjdk

Verify the Java installation was successful.

# java -version

3. Download Bukkit

Create the Bukkit installation folder.

# mkdir /root/mc

Download Bukkit. This example uses version 1.15.2. You should select the most recent release from this list.

# cd /root/mc && wget https://cdn.getbukkit.org/craftbukkit/craftbukkit-1.15.2.jar

4. Run Bukkit

Accept the EULA.

# echo "eula=true" > eula.txt

Run Bukkit.

# java -Xmx1G -Xms1G -jar craftbukkit-1.15.2.jar

Replace 1G with the amount of RAM you would like to allocate.

5. Make Bukkit Persistent

Bukkit does not run in the background by default. Run it in a screen session so that it remains active after you log out.

# screen java -Xmx1G -Xms1G -jar craftbukkit-1.15.2.jar

Replace 1G with the amount of RAM you would like to allocate.

Conclusion

For more information on how to use and customize Bukkit, please refer to the official Bukkit documentation.