Kubek

Kubek is a web-based control panel for running and managing Minecraft servers. It provides a single-page interface to create and manage server instances, plugins and mods, edit server configuration, and control access via users and roles. The project targets Linux, Windows and macOS and can be run as a Docker container or from Node.js.

Key Features

• Cross-platform single-page web UI for server lifecycle management (start/stop/restart)
• Plugin and mod management with native support for multiple server cores (Vanilla, PaperMC, Spigot, Waterfall, Velocity, Purpur, Magma)
• Built-in file manager with syntax highlighting and an integrated FTP server for file transfers
• Server properties editor and live server console/terminal for command input and log viewing
• User and role access control to restrict server access and permissions
• Supports both Java and Bedrock editions and provides a Telegram bot for notifications and remote commands
• Deployable via Docker or run from source (requires Node.js >= 20)

Use Cases

• Host and administrate personal or community Minecraft servers with a web UI for non-technical users
• Manage plugins, mods and server configuration centrally for multiple server instances
• Delegate access to moderators or contributors using role-based permissions while retaining centralized control

Limitations and Considerations

• Designed as a single-instance control panel; not intended for large-scale clustered orchestration
• Building from source requires Node.js >= 20; Docker image usage requires careful host volume and port configuration
• Using host networking mode exposes all server ports and disables port remapping, which may impact multi-instance setups

Kubek is suited for operators who need a focused, lightweight web interface to run and maintain Minecraft servers, manage plugins and files, and provide controlled access to team members. It emphasizes simplicity, cross-platform compatibility and integrated file/FTP management.