SpongeAPI
Run Sponge plugins on Bukkit, Paper, Purpur, and compatible servers.
SpongeAPI is a compatibility layer designed to translate Sponge plugins into a format that Bukkit-based servers can understand. The goal is to provide an easy way to use Sponge plugins without needing to switch server software.
Features
Current Features
- Detects Sponge plugin JARs
- Sponge plugin scanning system
- Compatibility framework
- Lightweight and fast
- Paper 1.21.11 support
Planned Features
- Sponge metadata parsing
- Event translation
- Command translation
- Permission translation
- Scheduler compatibility
- Service compatibility
- Configuration compatibility
- Dynamic Sponge plugin loading
- Support for a large portion of the Sponge API
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/spongeapi |
Shows plugin information |
/sapi |
Alias for /spongeapi |
Permissions
| Permission | Description |
|---|---|
spongeapi.admin |
Access SpongeAPI administration commands |
Installation
- Download SpongeAPI.
- Place the JAR into your server's
pluginsfolder. - Start your server.
- Enjoy SpongeAPI!
Supported Servers
- Paper
- Purpur
- Spigot
- Bukkit-compatible forks
Why SpongeAPI?
Many great Sponge plugins exist, but most Bukkit-based servers cannot use them. SpongeAPI aims to bridge that gap by translating Sponge functionality into Bukkit-compatible behavior.
This project is the spiritual successor to SpongeForBukkit, with a focus on modern Minecraft versions and active development.
Status
Current Version: 0.1.0-BETA
SpongeAPI is under active development. Features, APIs, and compatibility may change between releases.
Made with ❤️ by DemoDev
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as sponge-api-0.1.0-BETA.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 5 KB
- Download link checked 24 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.