java -Xmx2G -XX:+UseG1GC -jar EaglerXServer.jar
EaglerXServer isn't just a connection tool; it comes with features designed to help manage this unique player demographic:
Setting up an EaglerXServer requires a slightly different approach than a standard Spigot plugin because it handles web traffic (HTTP/WebSocket) rather than standard TCP traffic used by the official game.
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Open your server.properties file and set online-mode=false . This is mandatory for Eaglercraft connections.
In the Eaglercraft client (e.g., https://eaglercraft.com/play ), add a server:
According to the EaglercraftXServer page on SpigotMC , key technical highlights include:
Since WebSocket connections are lightweight, a single client can open many connections. Add to nginx:
Edit server.properties (generated after first run):
One of the biggest limitations of the original Eaglercraft was that it was stuck on version 1.5.2. EaglerXServer works with BungeeCord and Velocity proxies, meaning your backend servers can run the latest versions of Minecraft (1.16, 1.17, 1.20, etc.), while still accepting legacy web clients through protocol translation.