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Requirements

  • Server: Paper, Folia, or Purpur.
  • Versions: 1.20.6+, 1.21.x, 26.1+, and newer compatible Paper API builds.
  • Java: Java 21 bytecode. Use the Java version required by your server software.
  • License: Evolve+ requires a Matt DRM license key for commercial releases.

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Optional Integrations

  • VaultUnlocked or Vault: Required only for money costs and /evolve contribute.
  • Economy provider: Required with Vault for economy features. Mineconomy works for modern test servers.
  • MongoDB: Persistent player profiles and global era state.
  • Redis: Optional multi-server sync.

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Install Steps

  1. Download the latest Evolve+ jar.
  2. Place it in your server’s plugins folder.
  3. Start the server once to generate the config files.
  4. Stop the server.
  5. Open plugins/EvolvePlus/config.yml.
  6. Paste your license key into the top-level license-key field.
  7. Configure Vault/economy, MongoDB, and Redis only if you need those features.
  8. Start the server again.

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License Setup

license-key: "YOUR_KEY_HERE"
Buyers can claim their Evolve+ license key from the official Discord after purchase.

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Local Testing

For private local testing only, you can disable DRM by removing the top-level license-key field and using: 
drm:
  enabled: false
Do not ship public production servers with your private test configuration.

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Economy Setup

To use money costs and /evolve contribute, install:
  1. VaultUnlocked or another Vault-compatible bridge.
  2. A Vault economy provider.
  3. Evolve+.
When the hook is working, startup logs should include: 
Vault Economy Hook successfully established.
If Vault is missing or no provider is registered, Evolve+ still loads, but money requirements and contributions will fail until an economy is available.