Pumpkin
A high-performance Minecraft server implementation written in Rust, offering fast, efficient, and customizable hosting.
What is Pumpkin?
Pumpkin is a Minecraft server implementation written entirely in Rust that provides a fast, efficient, and customizable alternative to traditional Java-based servers. It supports both Java and Bedrock editions while maintaining vanilla game mechanics, with a focus on performance optimization through multi-threading and modern systems design. The project solves the performance limitations and resource inefficiencies often found in conventional Minecraft server software.
Minecraft server administrators, hosting providers, and developers who need high-performance, customizable server software with support for both Java and Bedrock editions. It's particularly valuable for those running large-scale or resource-constrained servers where performance optimization is critical.
Developers choose Pumpkin for its Rust-based performance advantages, including efficient multi-threading and memory management that outperform traditional Java implementations. Its focus on security, extensibility through plugins, and native support for modern proxy systems like Bungeecord and Velocity make it a compelling alternative for production server environments.
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Empowering everyone to host fast and efficient Minecraft servers.
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