Command Essentials v1.0

Dependencies​

CommandEssentials is designed for Spigot/Paper servers and supports optional integrations for economy, kits, warps, placeholders, protection, and visibility features.

Required​

Spigot or Paper
Required server software. CommandEssentials targets the Spigot 1.8.8-style API and is intended to remain usable on newer Bukkit-compatible servers.

Download links:
Spigot: https://www.spigotmc.org/
Paper: https://papermc.io/

Java 8 or newer
Java 8 is the main compatibility target. Newer Java versions may work depending on the Minecraft server version you are running.

Download link:
Java: https://adoptium.net/

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Required for Economy Features​

These are only required if you want to use economy-backed features such as generator purchases, shop payouts, selling, money boosters, money pouches, or other Vault economy systems.

Vault
Required for economy integration.

Download link:
https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/vault.34315/

Vault-Compatible Economy Plugin
Required for Vault money support. Examples include EssentialsX Economy or another Vault-supported economy plugin.

EssentialsX download link:
https://essentialsx.net/downloads.html

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Optional Integrations​

These plugins are not required for CommandEssentials to start, but they unlock or improve specific features.

EssentialsX
Used for /kits and /warps GUI support.

Download link:
https://essentialsx.net/downloads.html

PlaceholderAPI
Adds advanced placeholder support for MOTD, tab list, scoreboard, and other display systems.

Download link:
https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/placeholderapi.6245/

ProtocolLib
Recommended for improved compatibility with vanish and player visibility edge cases.

Download link:
https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/protocollib.1997/

WorldGuard
Optional protection plugin that can be used alongside generator and gameplay systems.

Download link:
https://dev.bukkit.org/projects/worldguard

Lands
Optional land-management plugin that can be used alongside gameplay systems.

Download link:
https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/lands.53313/

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Bundled Inside the Plugin Jar​

The following libraries are already packaged inside the CommandEssentials jar. Server owners do not need to install these separately.

sqlite-jdbc
Embedded database driver used by the plugin.

Project link:
https://github.com/xerial/sqlite-jdbc

slf4j-nop
Included for logging compatibility.

Project link:
https://www.slf4j.org/

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Quick Setup Reference​

Minimum setup:

• Spigot or Paper
• Java 8 or newer

Recommended setup:

• Spigot or Paper
• Java 8 or newer
• Vault
• A Vault-compatible economy plugin

Full-featured setup:

• Spigot or Paper
• Java 8 or newer
• Vault
• A Vault-compatible economy plugin
• EssentialsX
• PlaceholderAPI
• ProtocolLib
• WorldGuard or Lands if you want land/protection-related compatibility

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Notes​

Vault is not required if you only use non-economy features.

EssentialsX is optional and only needed for kit and warp menu support.

PlaceholderAPI is optional but recommended for polished display setups.

ProtocolLib is optional and not hard-required.

WorldGuard and Lands are optional integrations. They are not required for normal plugin usage.