ShadowDefenderMC is a high-performance anti-DDoS plugin designed for Minecraft servers running Paper, Spigot, or BungeeCord. It uses smart, multi-layer protection to automatically detect and block bot joins, VPN/proxy connections, and floods — keeping your server secure 24/7.

Key Features

• ⚔️ Bot Protection
  
  • Smart join rate detection per IP
    
    
  • Configurable thresholds
    
    
  • Automatic temp bans
    
    
  • Pattern-based detection for usernames
    
    
  • Whitelist system
    
• VPN/Proxy Detection
  
  • Free API integrations: ip-api.com, iphub.info, proxycheck.io
    
    
  • Kick or warn VPN users
    
    
  • Graceful fallback support
    
    
  • Intelligent caching
    
• Challenge Mode
  
  • Auto-enable during suspicious activity
    
    
  • Players must verify via /verify <code>
    
    
  • Limbo isolation world support
    
    
  • Admin bypasses included
    
• Real-Time Monitoring
  
  • View live stats and logs
    
    
  • Console + file logging
    
    
  • Performance metrics included
    
• ⚙️ Advanced Configuration
  
  • 50+ config options
    
    
  • Hot reload support
    
    
  • Message customization
    
    
  • Per-module toggling
    
• ️ Fail-Safe Design
  
  • Never blocks legit players
    
    
  • Multiple validation layers
    
    
  • Admin bypass permissions
    

Quick Start

1. Download ShadowDefenderMC.jar
   
   
2. Place in your plugins/ folder
   
   
3. Start the server
   
   
4. Edit config.yml as needed
   
   
5. Run /shadowdef reload
   

Commands
bash
/shadowdef status # Show status
/shadowdef reload # Reload config
/shadowdef stats # View stats
/shadowdef challenge on # Force challenge mode
/verify <code> # Verification command
Requirements

• Minecraft: 1.8–1.20.6
  
  
• Java: 8+
  
  
• Server: Paper/Spigot/BungeeCord
  
  
• Memory: ~50MB
  

⚡ Performance

• Async processing
  
  
• Thread-safe
  
  
• Intelligent caching
  
  
• Configurable memory usage