Docker-Minecraft
A Docker image that automatically installs, upgrades, and manages Minecraft Java Edition servers with support for modloaders and modpacks.
What is Docker-Minecraft?
itzg/docker-minecraft-server is a Docker image that provides a fully automated Minecraft Java Edition server. It handles downloading, installing, and upgrading Minecraft versions, modloaders, and modpacks, simplifying server deployment and maintenance. The image uses environment variables for configuration, making it easy to customize and run in containerized environments.
Gamers, educators, or developers who want to self-host Minecraft servers for personal, community, or testing purposes with minimal setup and management overhead.
It eliminates the manual steps of setting up and updating Minecraft servers by automating everything in a Docker container, ensuring consistency, reproducibility, and ease of use compared to traditional server setups.
Overview
Docker image that provides a Minecraft Server for Java Edition that automatically installs/upgrades versions, modloaders, modpacks and more at startup
Use Cases
Best For
- Quickly spinning up a personal Minecraft server for friends or family
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