Empowering Minecraft server self-hosting.
PocketMC is a community-driven, 100% free, and open-source local Minecraft server manager. Engineered to eliminate terminal complexity, PocketMC automates runtime dependencies, zero-port-forwarding public tunnels, and multi-cloud backups while safeguarding your privacy.
Our Core Principles
Designed from first principles to prioritize user autonomy and security.
Local-First & Private
All server worlds, config files, and console logs remain strictly on your local hardware. We run no cloud database lock-ins and never gate your game saves behind subscriptions.
Zero Technical Friction
No router logins, CGNAT workarounds, or manual Java PATH headaches. PocketMC auto-provisions exact Adoptium Java and PHP runtimes and connects Playit.gg/Cloudflare tunnels in seconds.
100% Free & Open Source
Distributed under the permissive MIT License. Zero paywalls, zero artificial player slot limits, zero advertising bloat, and zero telemetry monetization.
Architecture & Engineering
Production-grade desktop architecture designed with Clean Architecture principles.
PHP 8.2 binaries out-of-the-box for PocketMine-MP instances.save-off & save-all flush) before archiving to prevent database corruption, followed by auto-sync to Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.Maintainers & Project Leadership
Actively developed and governed by open-source contributors and the Minecraft community.
Ready to manage your own servers?
Download the native desktop client for Windows, Linux, or macOS and start hosting without server command line complexity.