SunLight ⭐ The Best (z)Essentials/CMI Alternative!

A modern, lightweight, all-in-one core solution featuring the essential tools every server needs.

SunLight is a modern, lightweight, all-in-one core solution featuring the essential tools every server needs.

It includes 26 fully optional and customizable modules, allowing you to select only what your server actually requires!​

• Server Software: Spigot or Paper
• Server Version: 1.21.11 or above
• Java Version: 21 or above
• Dependencies: NightCore
• Folia Supported: No
• Forge Supported: No

• ProtocolLib or PacketEvents - For some modules to work.

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CORE FEATURES

• Database Support: Works with SQLite and MySQL.
• Modularity: Toggle any feature on/off with ease.
• Lightweight: Only pure original code.
• Highly Customizable: Change commands, GUI layouts, and edit every single piece of text.
• Command Cooldowns: Set cooldown for any SunLight command.
• Offline Data Support: Use almost any command on players, even if offline.
• MiniMessage Support: Use all tags and text components almost anywhere.
• PlaceholderAPI Support: Use placeholders almost anywhere.

MODULES:

• AFK: Track and control inactive online players with status bar indicators, rank-based auto-kicks, and custom commands on AFK mode changes.
• Back Location: Provides "Previous" and "Death" return points with expiration timers, world blacklists, and one-time use options.
• Bans: A comprehensive punishment system (Ban, Mute, Kick, Warn) featuring cross-server DB syncing, role priority, alt-account detection, and history GUIs.
• Chat: Advanced chat management with multi-channel (radius/world) settings, auto-moderation (anti-flood/caps), mentions, item showcases, and social spy.
• Death Messages: Customizable death notifications based on damage or killer type with randomization support.
• Essential: Provides ~35 core utility commands including flight, healing, feeding, teleportation, XP management, world/weather control, and more.
• Extras: Adds immersive mechanics like sitting on furniture (chairs/slabs), automatic chest sorting, and block physics for explosions.
• Greetings: Customize rank-based join and quit messages with priority system.
• Homes: Allows players to set home points via commands or beds, featuring GUIs, guest/invite systems, and rank-based home limits.
• Inventories: View and edit online/offline player inventories and Ender Chests, and access workstations like Anvils or Looms from anywhere!
• Items: Modify and obtain in-game items. Edit item data in hand, including durability, model data, stack sizes, name/lore, and more!
• Kits: Create unlimited item sets with a GUI editor, kit previews, cooldowns, and claim costs.
• Nametags: Configure packet-based, client-side nametags with rank-based prefixes, suffixes, and colors.

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