BukkitSpigot

BukkitSpigot is a term used to describe a Java Edition Minecraft server implementation that combines the Bukkit API with the Spigot server engine. It enables server operators to run plugins built for the Bukkit ecosystem while benefiting from Spigot's performance improvements and configuration options.

Bukkit refers to an API for developing server-side plugins that modify gameplay without altering the core server. Spigot originated as a fork of CraftBukkit and integrates the Bukkit API with a performance-optimized server core. The result is a server that is compatible with Bukkit plugins, commonly referred to simply as Spigot, with the phrase “BukkitSpigot” used to emphasize Bukkit compatibility.

Key features include improved performance through code optimizations, reduced latency, and expanded configuration options. Spigot implements the Bukkit API, so plugins written for Bukkit work on Spigot with little or no modification. Administrators maintain plugins in a plugins directory and select a Spigot build corresponding to their Minecraft version.

The Bukkit-Spigot ecosystem is maintained by the SpigotMC community, which provides documentation, forums, and plugin repositories. Because of the compatibility with Bukkit plugins, many server operators choose Spigot as a balance between plugin support and server performance. Spigot is widely used for public and private servers and forms the core of many custom multiplayer setups centered on plugin-driven gameplay.