About AutoViaUpdater
From SpigotMCPlugin that auto updates all Vias like ViaVersion, ViaRewind, ViaBackwards, and ViaRewindLegacy
AutoViaUpdater
More info & guide: https://github.com/NewAmazingPVP/AutoViaUpdater
Latest builds (features + bug fixes): https://github.com/NewAmazingPVP/AutoViaUpdater/actions
What it does
Keeps ViaVersion, ViaBackwards, ViaRewind (and ViaRewind-Legacy on Spigot) up-to-date by checking CI and applying updates automatically.
Additionally, check out AutoUpdatePlugins https://github.com/NewAmazingPVP/AutoUpdatePlugins, it automates the process of updating any plugin!
Works on: Spigot/Paper/Folia, Velocity, BungeeCord
How to use
- Place the jar in plugins/ (or on your proxy) and start once.
- Choose which Via components to update and set the check interval in the config.
- Run a manual check with /updatevias if needed.
Commands
- /updatevias — run update check now (perm: autoviaupdater.admin)
Permissions
- autoviaupdater.admin — manual check & automatic checks
# AutoViaUpdater config
# For understanding the difference between release and snapshot builds visit: https://ci.viaversion.com/
# 'snapshot' chooses latest builds when available regardless if they are -SNAPSHOT or not; otherwise latest non-snapshot is used.
# 'dev' selects the -DEV Jenkins job; 'java8' selects the -Java8 job.
# All of the builds here are from Jenkins. If you want to use any other source use this plugin: https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/autoupdateplugins.109683/
ViaVersion :
# Enable or disable ViaVersion updates (https://ci.viaversion.com/job/ViaVersion)
enabled : true
# Download the latest build, regardless of whether it's a snapshot "-SNAPSHOT" or not.
# Otherwise, download the latest non-snapshot build.
snapshot : true
# Enable or disable DEV channel builds from Jenkins (https://ci.viaversion.com/job/ViaVersion-DEV/)
dev : false
# Enable or disable Java 8 builds (https://ci.viaversion.com/job/ViaVersion-Java8/)
java8 : false
ViaBackwards :
# Enable or disable ViaBackwards updates (https://ci.viaversion.com/view/ViaBackwards/job/ViaBackwards/)
enabled : true
# Download the latest build, regardless of whether it's a snapshot "-SNAPSHOT" or not.
# Otherwise, download the latest non-snapshot build.
snapshot : true
# Enable or disable DEV channel builds from Jenkins (https://ci.viaversion.com/view/ViaBackwards/job/ViaBackwards-DEV/)
dev : false
# Enable or disable Java 8 builds (https://ci.viaversion.com/view/ViaBackwards/job/ViaBackwards-Java8/)
java8 : false
ViaRewind :
# Enable or disable ViaRewind updates (https://ci.viaversion.com/view/ViaRewind/job/ViaRewind/)
enabled : true
# Download the latest build, regardless of whether it's a snapshot "-SNAPSHOT" or not.
# Otherwise, download the latest non-snapshot build.
snapshot : true
# Enable or disable DEV channel builds from Jenkins (https://ci.viaversion.com/view/ViaRewind/job/ViaRewind-DEV/)
dev : false
# Enable or disable Java 8 builds (https://ci.viaversion.com/view/ViaRewind/job/ViaRewind-Java8/)
java8 : false
ViaRewind-Legacy :
# Enable or disable ViaRewind-Legacy updates. Note: Will not do anything for Bungeecord servers. (https://ci.viaversion.com/view/ViaRewind/job/ViaRewind%20Legacy%20Support/)
enabled : true
# Download the latest build, regardless of whether it's a snapshot "-SNAPSHOT" or not.
# Otherwise, download the latest non-snapshot build.
snapshot : true
# Enable or disable DEV channel builds from Jenkins (https://ci.viaversion.com/view/ViaRewind/job/ViaRewind%20Legacy%20Support%20DEV/)
dev : false
# Check-Interval setting
# The interval (in minutes) to check for updates
Check-Interval : 60
# Experimental Cron Support
# Example "0 0 *" is daily at midnight
# Leave it blank "" to disable and use the Check-Interval
Cron-Expression : ""
# The number of seconds to wait after the server has fully loaded before starting the update checking process.
# Setting this value too low may cause errors.
# If errors occur while loading vias, try setting this value to 60 seconds or higher.
Delay : 5
Highlights
From source dataGame versions
Supports 15 Minecraft versions, the newest being 1.21.
Loaders
Runs on Spigot and Paper.
Footprint
Rated a light load on a server.
AutoViaUpdater on Nxeon
From our catalogue- One-click install
- Supported on Nxeon Minecraft servers, for Paper servers. We download it from SpigotMC, place it, and restart the server.
- Server side
- Required on the server
- Server type needed
- Spigot, Paper
- Server load
- light
- Smallest plan we suggest
- Minecraft — 2 GB (2 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
- Latest build
- v10.1.0, released 2026-01-22
Game versions by loader
| Loader | Game versions | Newest |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | 1.8 to 1.21 (15 versions) | 1.21 |
| Spigot | 1.8 to 1.21 (15 versions) | 1.21 |
From 10 recorded builds of AutoViaUpdater.
Recent builds
| Build | Released | Game versions | Loaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| v10.1.0 | 2026-01-22 | 1.8 to 1.21 (15 versions) | Spigot, Paper |
| v10.0.0 | 2025-08-31 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
| 9.5.2 | 2025-01-30 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
| 9.5.1 | 2024-12-15 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
| 9.5 | 2024-12-07 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
| 9.0 | 2024-11-03 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
Run AutoViaUpdater on a Minecraft server
Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.
What kind of mod it is
From the catalogQuality of life & UI
Small conveniences, tweaks and interface improvements players notice straight away.
Runs on your server
From source side supportSpigotMC lists AutoViaUpdater as required on the server. Check its SpigotMC page to see whether players need it too.
Compatibility
- Game
- Minecraft
- Loaders
- SpigotPaper
- Runs on
- Serverrequired on the server
- Game versions
- 1.21 and 14 earlier
- Requires
- One-click install needs a Paper server.
Verified at the source
- ✓SpigotMCOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-02Open ↗
- ✓AuthorNewAmazingPVP, as published on SpigotMC
- ✓LicenseNot published by the sourceFree
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AutoViaUpdater, answered
Generated from the mod’s own source data.
Do my players need to install AutoViaUpdater?
SpigotMC lists AutoViaUpdater as required on the server. Check its SpigotMC page to see whether players need it too.
Which loaders does it support?
Spigot and Paper.
Is it free?
Yes. AutoViaUpdater is free to download from SpigotMC.
How do I add it to my Nxeon server?
Use “Add to a server” on this page, or open NxLabs from your dashboard. We install it, restart your server and switch it on.
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