KaiCore
KaiCore, PvP balancing, exploit control, and server QoL for Paper/Spigot. Combat tags, item bans, cooldowns, dimension locks, and more all managed in-game…
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KaiCore
This plugin is in beta. Please report bugs via a Discord ticket (Plugin Support).
A comprehensive server management plugin for Minecraft 1.20+ servers, built for server owners who want full control over their gameplay experience. Everything is managed through an easy-to-use in-game GUI - no config file editing required.
Installation
- Download the latest
KaiCore.jarrelease - Place it in your server's
pluginsfolder - Restart your server
- Run
/KaiCore guito open the main menu
Note: Some features (like Anti-Xray) require Paper or a Paper fork (Pufferfish, Purpur, etc.) to function properly. These are noted in the feature list below.
Features
🔒 Item Restrictions
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Netherite Ban | Permanently disable all netherite items and blocks |
| Item Banlist | Search for any item and toggle restrictions on/off |
| Item Limiter | Set a maximum stack size for a specific item across the whole server |
| Potion Ban | Disable specific potion types from being brewed or used |
| TNT Minecarts | Ban TNT-filled minecarts from spawning or moving |
| String Dupers | Revive the string duplication exploit for farm-friendly string gathering |
| Pearl Ban | Disable ender pearls from being thrown |
| Crystal PVP | Ban end crystals and prevent them from being placed |
| Villager Killing | Block players from killing villagers (optionally only employed ones) |
⚔️ Combat
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Combat System | Combat tagging — players are locked in combat for a set time after dealing or taking damage, preventing logout or pearl escapes |
| Weapon Cooldowns | Add stun cooldowns to: Spear, Mace, Shield, Ender Pearl, Wind Charge, Riptide, and Enchanted Golden Apple |
| Invisibility QOL | Hide your name from other players while invisible (killing/dying) |
🛡️ Protection
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Anti-Xray | Hide ore generation from x-ray clients (Paper required) |
| Minimap Blocker | Block Xaero's Minimap from being used on your server |
| Mace Controls | One-time craft the mace and optionally ban it entirely |
| Enchant Limit | Set maximum level caps for any enchantment at the enchanting table and anvil |
🌍 World & Gameplay
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Sleep | One-player sleep — one player sleeping skips the night |
| Dimensions | Toggle access to the Nether and The End separately |
| Infinite Restock | Villager workstations never stop offering trades |
| Easy Recipes | Simplified crafting for Golden Apples and Cobwebs |
| Locator Bar | Show a compass pointing to world spawn in your action bar |
⚡ Misc
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| /end Command | Open or close The End dimension on demand |
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/KaiCore gui |
Open the main KaiCore menu |
/end open |
Open The End portal |
/end close |
Close The End portal |
Aliases: /kaicore, /kc
Default Permission: kaicore.use (OP only)
GUI Overview
The main menu is a 54-slot inventory with feature icons spread across pages. Each icon shows the current status at a glance.
Controls:
- Left-click — Toggle the primary option / increase a value
- Right-click — Open sub-menus / set secondary options
- Use the arrow slots at the bottom to navigate between pages
Permissions
| Permission | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
kaicore.use |
OP | Access to the main GUI and all features |
kaicore.bypass |
false | Bypass all item restrictions |
antiend.use |
OP | Use /end open and /end close |
xaero.ignoredisable |
false | Bypass the Xaero's Minimap block |
xaero.ignorefair |
false | Bypass the Xaero's fair mode block |
Recommended Server Software
| Feature | Required |
|---|---|
| Most features | Spigot, Paper, or any 1.20+ fork |
| Anti-Xray | Paper or Paper fork (Pufferfish, Purpur, etc.) |
📜 TERMS OF SERVICE
🚫 You may NOT claim this plugin as your own
🚫 You may NOT resell or republish this plugin
🚫 You may NOT modify this plugin at all
Made for server owners who want full control without touching config files.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2
- 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 kaicore-1.5.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 278 KB
- Download link checked 20 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.