Ketting review
A focused open-source choice for Java servers that need Forge mods and Bukkit plugins together.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Ketting is open-source Minecraft server software for Java Edition servers that need Forge mods and Bukkit or Spigot plugins together. Built on MinecraftForge, it adds Bukkit and Spigot patches so these extension types can run on the same server. That makes it a focused option for server administrators who want mod-loader support and plugin API support without choosing between the two ecosystems.
Its standout feature is the combined Forge-and-Bukkit approach. Ketting is designed around interoperability rather than a broad set of unrelated server-management features, making the product’s main value clear: one server can use Forge mods alongside Bukkit or Spigot plugins. The project also provides downloadable server versions, giving administrators a defined way to obtain Ketting builds for supported Minecraft versions.
The launcher adds configuration and update controls to the installation model. It supports configurable Minecraft, Forge and Ketting versions, automatic server and launcher update controls, and command-line or environment-variable configuration. Installation is documented through the project website and GitHub repositories. Ketting remains in active beta development, and compatibility and stability may vary by supported Minecraft version. Choose it when combining Forge mods with Bukkit or Spigot plugins is the priority; choose another server approach when you need a different edition or a platform outside this focused interoperability use case.
Ketting pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Runs Forge mods and Bukkit or Spigot plugins together
- Adds Bukkit and Spigot patches to MinecraftForge
- Configures versions and updates through its launcher
- Where it doesn't
- Active beta development can affect compatibility and stability
- Support is focused on Java Edition servers
- Its scope centers on Forge, Bukkit and Spigot interoperability
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