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Crates Lite
A small free crates plugin with virtual keys, reward previews, configurable rewards and administration commands.

Getting started
Installation
- 1
Stop the Minecraft server completely.
- 2
Install every required dependency listed below before CratesLite.
- 3
Place CratesLite.jar inside the plugins folder.
- 4
Start the Minecraft server and review the generated CratesLite configuration folder.
- 5
Test the plugin on a staging server before enabling it for all players.
Supported environments
Compatibility
1.0.0Plugin version
1.20+Minecraft
Spigot / PaperServer software
Java 17 or newerRuntime
Integrations
Dependencies
No external dependencies are required.
Reference
Commands
Commands
| Command | Description | Permission |
|---|---|---|
/crates open <crate> [player] | Opens a crate. | crateslite.open |
/crates preview <crate> | Previews configured rewards. | crateslite.open |
/crates list | Lists available crates. | crateslite.open |
/crates givekey <player> <crate> [amount] | Gives virtual crate keys. | crateslite.admin |
/crates reload | Reloads the plugin. | crateslite.admin |
Access control
Permissions
| Permission | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
crateslite.open | Everyone | Allows opening and previewing crates. |
crateslite.admin | Administrators | Allows key management and configuration reloads. |
Server setup
Configuration notes
- Configure crates, rewards, chances and messages in the generated configuration files.
Important notes
- Command aliases are /crate and /cl.
Visual guide
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