WindLaunch Plugin
The WindLaunch Plugin is the server-side counterpart of the WindLaunch Fabric client mod.
It enables a simple handshake system to let compatible clients know whether they are allowed to use the WindLaunch features on a given server.
🧩 Function
- Registers a Plugin Messaging Channel called
windlaunch:handshake - Listens for handshake messages from connected clients
- Sends back a one-byte response to allow the WindLaunch mod on the client
📡 Handshake Protocol
| Code | Direction | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
1 (MSG_HELLO) |
Client → Server | Client requests permission to use WindLaunch |
2 (MSG_OK) |
Server → Client | Server allows WindLaunch for this player |
🔧 Installation
- Place the plugin
.jarfile into your server'spluginsfolder. - Start or reload your server.
- Verify the startup message appears.
- Now give players the windlaunch.use permission so the can use the mod.
🌬️ WindLaunchPlugin enabled, registering messaging channel
🧠 Technical Details
- Plugin Channel:
windlaunch:handshake - Class:
com.mod.windlaunch.WindLaunchPlugin - Depends on: Bukkit/Spigot/Paper (no external libraries)
- Java Version: 21
- No configuration files or commands
- One-way communication — no responses other than the handshake result
🧩 Compatibility
| Platform | Supported |
|---|---|
| Paper / Spigot / Bukkit | ✅ |
| Fabric Client (WindLaunch Mod) | ✅ |
| Other client mods | Ignored |
