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OPanel

Free#18 of 26 in Minecraft Server Control Panels

OPanel: A focused, AI-ready control panel for Paper and modded Minecraft servers. Ranked #18 of 26 in Minecraft Server Control Panels by our editors (6.3/10); pricing: Open source; best for AI-assisted Paper and modded-server admins.

6.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.3 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
AI-assisted Paper and modded-server admins
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- MCP integration enables AI-assisted server administration.
- Supports Paper, Folia, Fabric, Forge and NeoForge.
- Combines terminal tools, monitoring, maps and player management.
Where it doesn't
- Requires placing a JAR in the server's plugins or mods directory.
- AI administration depends on MCP-compatible AI agents.
- Its scope centers on Minecraft server operations rather than general hosting.

Our verdict on OPanel

OPanel is a self-hosted, browser-based control panel for managing Minecraft servers. It is distributed as a server-side plugin or mod and supports Paper, Folia, Fabric, Forge and NeoForge environments. The panel is aimed at administrators who want browser access to terminal logs, server monitoring, player activity, inventory and ender-chest editing, scheduled tasks, scripts, maps and extensions. Its open API also exposes server and player data for custom integrations.

The standout capability is MCP integration for AI-assisted server administration. OPanel can work with MCP-compatible AI agents, adding an AI-oriented control layer alongside its colorized terminal, command completion, shortcuts and history. Its ecosystem also includes MCDR and OIDC providers, while the extension system and open API provide routes for custom functionality. That combination makes OPanel a particularly relevant option for administrators building AI-assisted workflows around Paper or modded servers.

Setup is self-hosted and requires placing the appropriate JAR in the Minecraft server's plugins or mods directory. That keeps the deployment model focused, but it also places installation and ongoing administration with the server operator. OPanel is a good fit for Minecraft administrators who want a browser control surface with maps, monitoring, player tools, automation and AI integration. Choose another option if your priority is a broader hosting-management suite rather than a Minecraft-centered panel.

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OPanel pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on opanel.cn

OPanel fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Supported operating systems	Not verified
Server software support	Paper, Folia, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge
Scheduled backups	Not verified
Web file manager	Not verified
SFTP access	Not verified
Multi-user roles	Not verified
Server import	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms	Web
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: MCP-compatible AI agents, MCDR, OIDC providers
Pricing	Open source
Website	opanel.cn
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

OPanel integrations

OPanel lists 3 integrations on its own site.

MCP-compatible AI agents
MCDR
OIDC providers

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