Crafty Controller
Minecraft launcher and manager that allows users to start and administer Minecraft servers from a user-friendly interface.
- GitHub stars
- 253
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Latest release
- v4.11.0
16 September 2026 - Last commit
- 16 September 2026
- Runs on
- Docker, Python
Commits per month, last 12 months
0 commits
Replaces
Paid products Crafty Controller can stand in for.
How to self-host Crafty Controller
Crafty Controller runs on Docker and Python. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Crafty Controller free?
Yes. Crafty Controller is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Crafty Controller?
Yes. Crafty Controller runs on Docker and Python. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Crafty Controller replace?
People use Crafty Controller instead of Minecraft Realms.
Is Crafty Controller still maintained?
The last change to Crafty Controller's code was on 16 September 2026, with 0 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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