Before installing a plugin, use the official website to confirm that the plugin supports your server software and Minecraft version.
What is Prison?
Open-source Prison core for mines, ranks, progression and related Prison gameplay systems. 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 | PrisonTeam |
|---|---|
| Category | Gamemode Cores |
| Pricing | Free |
| Typical platform | Paper-family servers |
| Primary use | Open-source Prison core for mines, ranks, progression and related Prison gameplay systems. |
What it is good at
- Prison ranks and progression
- Mine-related tools
- APIs/integrations for Prison server stacks
What types of servers should consider it?
- Classic Prison servers that want an open-source core
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
- Prison servers usually need additional economy, shop, enchant and mine-reset design beyond the core plugin.
Also check the plugin's current dependency list, migration notes and supported server versions on the official page before changing a production server.
The PrisonTeam documentation differentiates optional plugin integrations from an economy needed for Ranks. Plan mine protection and rank design before enabling public access.
Common questions
What does Prison do?
Open-source Prison core for mines, ranks, progression and related Prison gameplay systems.
Is Prison a plugin or a mod?
Prison 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?
Use the current PrisonTeam build and review the project’s mines/ranks documentation before generating gameplay content. Prison has no universal hard plugin dependency, but its Ranks module needs a working economy provider. Back up plugins/Prison/ and never run automatic setup over an existing prison network without a staging copy.
How do I know the plugin loaded?
On a fresh staging world, inspect /ranks autoConfigure help before any auto-configuration. Create or inspect one test mine, confirm access by rank, mine reset and sell behavior, and check that a non-admin player cannot enter higher-tier mines.
What if it does not load?
If mines work but Ranks does not initialize, check the economy-hook message in startup logs before reinstalling. If commands fail only in a particular world, inspect Prison’s own world-specific command restrictions in config.yml.
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.
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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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