Core Protection Features
Automatic Container Protection

• Instant Protection: All containers are automatically protected when placed by players
• Extensive Container Support: Protects 30+ container types including:
  • Storage: Chests, Trapped Chests, Barrels, Ender Chests
  • All Shulker Boxes: All 17 colors (configurable)
  • Processing: Furnaces, Blast Furnaces, Smokers, Brewing Stands
  • Redstone: Dispensers, Droppers, Hoppers
  • Utility: Beacons, Anvils, Enchanting Tables, Lecterns, Jukeboxes, and more
• Double Chest Support: Automatically protects both halves of double chests
• SQLite Database: Persistent protection storage with efficient indexing

Access Control System

• Owner-Only Access: Only the player who placed the container can access it by default
• Admin Bypass: Configurable admin override with permission chestprotect.admin.bypass
• Break Protection: Prevents unauthorized players from breaking protected containers

Friend System
Global Friend Lists

• Add Friends: /chestprotect friend add <player> - Add players to your friend list
• Remove Friends: /chestprotect friend remove <player> - Remove players from your list
• View Friends: /chestprotect friend list - See all your friends
• Clear List: /chestprotect friend clear - Remove all friends at once

Friend Access Benefits

• Global Access: Friends can access ALL your protected containers
• Offline Player Support: Add friends even when they're not online
• Cached Performance: Friend lists are cached for fast access checking
• Database Persistence: Friend relationships survive server restarts

Visual Indicators
Particle Effects System

• Real-time Visual Feedback: See protection status with particle effects
• Color-Coded Indicators:
  • Green Particles (Happy Villager) - Containers you own
  • Blue Particles (Enchant) - Containers your friends shared with you
  • Red Particles (Angry Villager) - Protected containers you can't access
• Smart Display: Only shows particles within 10 blocks of players
• Performance Optimized: Updates every 2 seconds to minimize lag
• Configurable: Enable/disable visual indicators in config

Ownership Transfer
Container Transfer System

• Easy Transfer: /chestprotect transfer <player> - Transfer ownership to another player
• Look-at-Target: Simply look at the container you want to transfer (no coordinates needed)
• Instant Transfer: Ownership changes immediately with database update
• Notifications: Both players receive confirmation messages
• Validation: Ensures you own the container and target player exists

Automatic Cleanup
Inactive Player Management

• Last Access Tracking: Records when containers were last opened
• Automatic Expiry: Removes protections from containers unused for 30+ days (configurable)
• Background Cleanup: Runs automatically every 24 hours
• Manual Cleanup: Admins can trigger cleanup with /chestprotect cleanup
• World Cleanup: Removes containers from deleted worlds

⚙️ Advanced Configuration
Hopper Control

• Configurable Hopper Access: Choose whether hoppers can extract/insert items from protected containers
• Complete Block Prevention: When disabled, hoppers cannot interact with protected containers at all
• All Container Types: Works with chests, furnaces, dispensers, and all other containers

Customizable Messages

• Color Code Support: Full & color code support in all messages
• Dynamic Placeholders: {container} placeholder shows the actual container type
• Multilingual Ready: All messages configurable in config.yml
• Admin Notifications: Separate messages for admin bypass actions

Protection Settings

• Admin Bypass Toggle: Enable/disable admin override permissions
• Double Chest Protection: Auto-protect both halves of double chests
• Shulker Box Toggle: Enable/disable shulker box protection
• Placement Notifications: Configure whether players see protection messages

Information & Statistics
Player Information

• Protection Stats: /chestprotect info shows:
  • Number of containers you have protected
  • Number of friends in your list
  • Auto-cleanup expiry setting
• Database Queries: Real-time statistics from the database

️ Security Features
Database Security

• SQLite Backend: Lightweight, reliable database storage
• Prepared Statements: Prevents SQL injection attacks
• Transaction Safety: Atomic operations for data consistency
• Index Optimization: Fast lookups even with thousands of containers

Permission System

• Granular Permissions: Separate permissions for each feature
• Default Access: Basic features available to all players by default
• Admin Controls: Admin-only commands properly protected
• Permission Inheritance: Logical permission hierarchy

Performance Features
Optimization Systems

• Friend List Caching: Friend lists cached in memory for instant access
• Efficient Database Queries: Indexed database with optimized SQL
• Minimal Visual Impact: Visual indicators limited to nearby containers only
• Asynchronous Tasks: Cleanup operations don't impact server performance

Resource Management

• Lightweight Design: Minimal memory footprint
• Smart Caching: Only caches frequently accessed data
• Automatic Cleanup: Background tasks prevent database bloat

Commands Reference
Command Description Permission
/chestprotect Show help menu chestprotect.use
/chestprotect friend add <player> Add friend chestprotect.friend
/chestprotect friend remove <player> Remove friend chestprotect.friend
/chestprotect friend list List friends chestprotect.friend
/chestprotect friend clear Clear friends chestprotect.friend
/chestprotect transfer <player> Transfer ownership chestprotect.transfer
/chestprotect info View statistics chestprotect.info
/chestprotect cleanup Clean expired containers chestprotect.admin.cleanup
/chestprotect reload Reload config chestprotect.admin.reload

Aliases: /cp, /protect, /lockchest work for /chestprotect

Technical Requirements

• Minecraft Version: 1.21+ (API version 1.21)
• Server Software: Bukkit, Spigot, Paper
• Dependencies: SQLite JDBC driver (usually included)
• Java Version: Java 17+ (matches Minecraft 1.21 requirements)

Installation

1. Download ChestProtect.jar
2. Place in your server's /plugins/ folder
3. Restart server to generate default configuration
4. Customize settings in /plugins/ChestProtect/config.yml
5. Reload config with /chestprotect reload

✨ Key Benefits

• Zero Configuration: Works immediately with sensible defaults
• User Friendly: Simple commands and clear feedback messages
• Admin Friendly: Comprehensive admin tools and controls
• Performance Conscious: Optimized for servers with many players
• Feature Rich: Advanced functionality without complexity
• Reliable: Robust database storage and error handling

This plugin provides exactly what's implemented - no more, no less. Every feature described here is fully functional and tested.