What's New in v2.3.0?

A major feature update bringing full Bedrock Edition support and privacy-focused metrics to SpawnElytra!

✨ v2.3.0 Updates - Bedrock Compatibility & Metrics

Bedrock Edition Support

• ✅ Virtual Elytra System - Bedrock players can fly without physical elytra items
• ✅ Automatic Detection - Detects Bedrock players via Floodgate API with UUID fallback
• ✅ Sneak-to-Boost - Natural boost mechanic for Bedrock controls (no F-key available)
• ✅ Chestplate Protection - Automatically saves and restores chestplates during flight
• ✅ Flight Protection - Prevents elytra removal while flying
• ✅ Cross-Platform UX - Platform-appropriate controls for Java and Bedrock players

Metrics & Privacy

• ✅ bStats Integration - Optional anonymous usage statistics for plugin improvement
• ✅ Privacy Control - Configure enableMetrics: false to disable completely
• ✅ Transparency - Full control over data sharing in config.yml
• ✅ Shadow JAR - Dependencies properly shaded and isolated

Configuration Updates

• ✅ New enableMetrics Option - Control bStats in config.yml (default: true)
• ✅ Cleaned Comments - Minimized configuration file comments for clarity
• ✅ Enhanced Documentation - Updated README with Bedrock support details
• ✅ Floodgate Support - Added as soft dependency for enhanced Bedrock detection

⚙️ Technical Improvements

• ✅ Reflection-Based Detection - Floodgate API detection without hard dependency
• ✅ Event-Driven Architecture - PlayerToggleSneakEvent for Bedrock boost
• ✅ Inventory Protection - InventoryClickEvent handler prevents elytra removal
• ✅ HashMap Storage - Chestplate preservation system
• ✅ Gradle Shadow Plugin - Proper dependency management and shading

Installation

Upgrading from v2.2.x

1. Download SpawnElytra-2.3.0.jar from the files section
2. Stop your server
3. Replace the old plugin file in your plugins/ folder
4. Start your server
5. ✅ Existing configs work perfectly! - Optionally add enableMetrics: false to disable metrics

Geyser/Floodgate Setup (Optional)
For enhanced Bedrock detection, install Floodgate on your server. SpawnElytra works without it but will use UUID-based fallback detection.

Why Update to v2.3.0?

• Welcome Bedrock Players - Full cross-platform support for Java & Bedrock
• Better UX - Platform-appropriate controls for all players
• Privacy First - Complete control over metrics collection
• Production Ready - Tested on live servers with mixed player base
• ✅ Easy Upgrade - Drop-in replacement with backward compatibility