Installation

System Requirements

Before installing SmartSpawner, ensure your server meets these requirements:

Requirement	Specification
Minecraft Version	1.20 - 1.21.8
Server Software	Paper, Folia, Purpur or compatible forks
Java Version	Java 21+ (latest LTS recommended)

Download SmartSpawner

Choose your preferred download source:

Installation Steps

1. Install the Plugin

1. Stop your server completely
2. Download the latest .jar file
3. Place it in your server’s plugins folder
4. Start your server (avoid using /reload)

2. Verify Installation

Check that SmartSpawner loaded successfully by running the following command in your server console or in-game chat:

/plugins

You should see SmartSpawner in the list with a green status.

3. Basic Configuration

The plugin creates configuration files automatically in plugins/SmartSpawner/:

• config.yml - Main configuration
• mob_drops.yml - Mob drop settings
• item_prices.yml - Item price settings
• spawners_data.yml - Spawner data
• language - Language folder
• auraskills.yml - Aura skills settings (if AuraSkills is installed)

Updating SmartSpawner

1. Download the new version
2. Stop your server
3. Replace the old jar file
4. Start your server

Important: The plugin will automatically migrate your configuration files to the latest format. And it will create backups of your old files.

Getting Help

If you encounter issues:

1. Check console logs for error messages
2. Join our Discord for community support: Discord
3. Report bugs on GitHub: Issues