ALPHAFree and open source
Because restarting isn’t a feature.
FlintMC is standalone Minecraft Java server software built around hot-swappable plugins. Load, update and unload them while the server runs, and your players stay connected.
$ flint plugins reload economy
↻ unloading economy … done
↑ loading economy indev … done
✓ reloaded without a restart
How it compares
Changing plugins or mods on a running server.
| Feature | FlintMC | Paper | Fabric | Forge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot reload | Built in | Restart | Restart | Restart |
| Extends with | Plugins | Plugins | Mods | Mods |
| Stage | Alpha | Stable | Stable | Stable |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free |
Paper’s /reload command exists but isn’t supported, and restarting is the recommended way to change plugins. Fabric and Forge load mods at startup.