EntityPacketBridge
RequiredProvides packet observation and filtering.
Official documentation
Network
A free packet-based anti-cheat with movement, combat, inventory and malformed-packet checks powered by EntityPacketBridge.
Getting started
Installation
- 1
Stop the Minecraft server completely.
- 2
Install every required dependency listed below before NetworkAntiCheat.
- 3
Place NetworkAntiCheat.jar inside the plugins folder.
- 4
Start the Minecraft server and review the generated NetworkAntiCheat 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
Paper / FoliaServer software
Java 17 or newerRuntime
Integrations
Dependencies
NetworkClientGuardPaper
OptionalAdds client-profile signals.
FoliaNPC
OptionalEnables compatible NPC-based integrations.
NetworkPunishments
OptionalHandles proxy kick and ban actions.
Reference
Commands
Administration commands
| Command | Description | Permission |
|---|---|---|
/nac status | Shows anti-cheat status. | networkanticheat.admin |
/nac gui | Opens the administration GUI. | networkanticheat.admin |
/nac reload | Reloads the configuration. | networkanticheat.admin |
Access control
Permissions
| Permission | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
networkanticheat.admin | Administrators | Allows administration and receives alerts. |
networkanticheat.bypass | Nobody | Excludes a player from checks. |
Server setup
Configuration notes
- Start with log-only mode and calibrate the selected profile before enabling punishments.
Important notes
- World-sensitive checks are scheduled on the correct player thread for Folia compatibility.
Visual guide
Images