Lighting Luminol Server Software (1.21.8, 1.21.1) – Optimized Bukkit-Compatible Fork for Folia

Lighting Luminol Server Software (1.21.8, 1.21.1) is a performance-optimized fork of the original Luminol project, designed to bridge the gap between vanilla Minecraft, Folia’s regional threading model, and Bukkit plugin compatibility. Ideal for server admins who want better performance without sacrificing modding capabilities, this server software enables running certain Bukkit plugins while offering enhanced API hooks and server-side customization.

If you’re running a Folia-compatible world and need fine-tuned control, better region handling, and plugin support without going full Paper or Spigot, Lighting Luminol offers a lightweight yet flexible alternative.

Features:

• Partial Bukkit Plugin Support
  • Runs many Bukkit-based plugins that are otherwise incompatible with strict vanilla or base Folia servers.
  • Not full compatibility, but enough for essentials or lightweight enhancements.
• Configurable Vanilla Features
  • Toggle or adjust built-in vanilla mechanics via configuration files ideal for balancing gameplay or optimizing specific server types (e.g., PvE, creative, RPG).
• TPSBar Integration
  • Includes support for displaying server TPS (Ticks Per Second) through in-game overlays or tab lists, helping admins monitor server health in real time.
• Single-Threaded Region Optimizations
  • Improved performance in non-threaded or single-region environments, useful when Folia’s multithreading model isn’t ideal or needs simplification.
• Expanded API Access
  • Enhanced plugin development potential with additional hooks and interfaces over standard Luminol or vanilla servers.
  • Makes it easier for devs to build performance-friendly features into custom plugins.

Requires:

Java 21+

.NET Framework

Why use Lighting Luminol?

If you’re hosting a Folia-based Minecraft server and want to expand plugin support without switching to heavier distributions like Paper, Lighting Luminol is the solution. It’s built to retain Folia’s threading capabilities while softening plugin restrictions, all while improving performance and configurability. Perfect for advanced server owners running custom setups, experimental plugins, or small-to-medium multiplayer servers.