SyncMaster Watchdog is a lightweight security plugin designed to protect your server from data corruption caused by SyncMaster Core failures. This essential safety component ensures your multi-server network remains stable and secure.

SyncMaster Extension Status
✅ SyncMaster-PlayerDataBridge – Shared inventories, EnderChest, experience, and potion effects

️ Pending Releases
⌛ SyncMaster Essentials MySQL – EssentialsX economy sync, validated and live in production
⌛ SyncMaster Backup MySQL – Automatic backups and pruning of old records/player data
⌛ SyncMaster Economy MySQL – Advanced synchronization for third-party currency systems
⌛ SyncMaster InventoryBridge MySQL – Support for custom items from plugins like ItemsAdder, EcoItems, etc.

Core Functionality:

• Critical Monitoring: Continuously monitors SyncMaster Core availability
• ⚡ Instant Response: Automatically shuts down server if Core fails or is disabled
• ️ Data Protection: Prevents player data corruption during Core failures
• Startup Validation: Verifies Core presence during server boot

Why Use Watchdog?
In multi-server environments, losing SyncMaster Core can cause severe player data inconsistencies. Watchdog acts as your last line of defense, immediately stopping the server to prevent data corruption rather than allowing players to continue with broken synchronization.

⚙️ Technical Features:

• Zero Configuration: Works out-of-the-box
• Thread-Safe Operations: Prevents multiple shutdown triggers
• Startup Priority: Loads at STARTUP for maximum protection
• Intelligent Detection: Monitors both startup failures and runtime disconnections

Installation:

1. Download SyncMaster-Watchdog.jar
2. Place in plugins folder
3. Restart server
4. No configuration needed - automatic protection activated

⚠️ Important Notes:

• Server will shutdown immediately if Core is missing
• This is intentional behavior to protect data integrity
• Recommended for all production servers using SyncMaster