Hytale Plugin Development

Create server-side plugins for Hytale using Java 25 and Gradle.

Overview

Hytale uses a server-side first modding approach. All plugins run on the server - players don't need to install anything to join modded servers.

Tech Stack:

• Java 25 - Required JDK version
• Gradle 9.2 - Build system
• Antigravity - Recommended IDE (AI-assisted development!)

First-Time Setup Flow

When a user asks to create a plugin, guide them through this:

Step 1: Prerequisites Check