While most Bukkit plugins work, those that rely on internal Minecraft code (NMS) will not function on Glowstone unless specifically designed to do so. Home · Glowstone

Compatible with most plugins written for the Bukkit , Spigot, and Paper APIs.

Optimized for scenarios where vanilla features (like mob AI or complex physics) are secondary to supporting a high player count, such as in hubs or mini-game lobbies.

Enter localhost:25565 as the server address to connect locally. Important Considerations

Glowstone is a lightweight, open-source Minecraft server software built from scratch in Java, designed for high performance and native compatibility with Bukkit and Spigot plugins. Unlike traditional forks like Paper or Spigot, which rely on decompiled Mojang code, Glowstone is a 100% original implementation. Key Features of Glowstone

Released under the MIT license, its original codebase makes it easier for developers to modify or contribute compared to obfuscated vanilla code.