mvm: Minecraft Version Manager

mvm is a simple CLI-based Minecraft version manager that allows users to manage Vanilla and Paper Minecraft servers effortlessly. It supports downloading, using, and managing specific versions of servers through intuitive subcommands.

Features

• Install and delete Minecraft server versions (Vanilla or Paper).
• Activate a specific version for use.
• Determine the path of a specific or recent server version.
• Defaults to Vanilla server management unless the --paper flag is provided for Paper servers.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/chriswinterowd/minecraft-version-manager
   cd minecraft-version-manager
   

2. Build the project:

   cargo build --release
   

3. Install the mvm binary globally: Use a symlink to make the mvm executable available system-wide:

   sudo ln -s $(pwd)/target/release/mvm /usr/local/bin/mvm
   

4. Verify the installation:

   mvm --help
   

   This should display the CLI help message, confirming that mvm is installed correctly.

Subcommands

Flags

• --paper : Specifies that you want to manage Paper servers. If this flag is not provided, Vanilla servers are managed by default.

Examples

1. Install the latest Vanilla version:

   mvm install
   

2. Install the latest Paper version:

   mvm install --paper
   

3. Activate a specific Vanilla version:

   mvm use 1.20.2
   

4. Activate a specific Paper version:

   mvm use 1.20.2 --paper
   

5. Uninstall a specific Paper version:

   mvm uninstall 1.20.2 --paper
   

6. Find the path of the latest installed Vanilla version:

   mvm which
   

License

Refer to LICENSE.md.