Before installing a plugin, use the official website to confirm that the plugin supports your server software and Minecraft version.
What is BentoBox?
Island-gamemode platform used by BSkyBlock, AOneBlock, AcidIsland and other addons. MSH lists it as a mainstream option in Gamemode Cores , but the official project documentation remains the source of truth for exact builds, dependencies and current compatibility.
| Developer / maintainer | BentoBoxWorld team |
|---|---|
| Category | Gamemode Cores |
| Pricing | Free |
| Typical platform | Paper-family servers |
| Primary use | Island-gamemode platform used by BSkyBlock, AOneBlock, AcidIsland and other addons. |
What it is good at
- Shared island management platform
- Addon/gamemode architecture
- APIs for island protection, teams and hooks
What types of servers should consider it?
- Servers running BentoBox-based island gamemodes
- Networks that want several island modes on a shared ecosystem
Pricing and distribution
The plugin is distributed as a free option. Check the official page for the current download source and license.
What to check before using it
- BentoBox itself is a platform; install the actual gamemode addon you want such as BSkyBlock or AOneBlock.
Also check the plugin's current dependency list, migration notes and supported server versions on the official page before changing a production server.
Practical deployment check: BentoBox itself is only the island-gamemode platform: it does not provide SkyBlock gameplay until a compatible game-mode addon is installed. Addons are not normal Bukkit plugins.
Common questions
What does BentoBox do?
Island-gamemode platform used by BSkyBlock, AOneBlock, AcidIsland and other addons.
Is BentoBox a plugin or a mod?
BentoBox is listed here because it is used as a server plugin in its supported plugin environment. Some projects also publish builds for other platforms; use the official download page to choose the correct platform build.
Do players need to install it?
Most server plugins run server-side and do not require players to install the same JAR. Features that rely on resource packs, Bedrock bridges or optional client integrations can still change what the player must download or accept.
How do I install it?
Place the BentoBox JAR in plugins/ and restart. Put compatible game-mode addons such as BSkyBlock or AOneBlock in plugins/BentoBox/addons/, not in the top-level plugins folder, then restart.
How do I know the plugin loaded?
Run /bentobox version and confirm the desired addon appears with its version. Create a disposable test island and verify the addon’s intended world is generated.
What if it does not load?
If BentoBox loads without a playable mode, check the addons folder, addon compatibility and the detailed addon enable log. Installing a BSkyBlock addon as a separate top-level JAR will not fix it.
For general plugin installation, read How to Install Plugins on a Minecraft Server. To understand the plugin lifecycle and how plugins differ from mods, read How Minecraft Server Plugins Work. If the plugin refuses to load, use Plugin Failed to Load.
Alternatives
References
Plugin versions, pricing and platform support can change. These project pages were used as the primary references for this overview.
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