JManhunt

JManhunt is an easy-to-use, highly customizable plugin for 26.x Manhunts.

⭐Open Source · Wiki · Discord

Test server: play.alttari.games

Quick Start 🗺️

1. Run /manhunt and click the green button. (or /manhunt setup for guided setup)

That's it! Classic Manhunts (including World Engine and parallel matches) in one click.

Why Choose JManhunt?

Instant World "Resets"

Most Manhunt plugins force full server restarts between matches. JManhunt solves this with a native World Engine that segments the world into near-infinite cells without server restarts. This makes matches feel seamless for not only small friend groups, but also dedicated servers.

Mods and Twists

The GUI allows you to one-click toggle between 20 default twists. We also built a complete JMHScript DSL to make modifier development easy. Simple ones like starting kits, random rolls, or basic status effects need no scripting (like give <p> cooked_beef 8). Mods can be written in-game through the Modifier/Preset GUI or through YAML.

Find these modifiers and tens more on our Discord community forum:

• Infection » Dead runners become hunters on final death.
• Huddle for Warmth » Stay close to teammates or wither away.
• Abilities » Shift to invis, gapple on low health, blind nearby Hunters on kill...

Features

• One-click setup » Get a World Engine lobby running instantly.
• World Reset Engine » Grid-based single-world engine with spiral cell assignment and end resets.
• Compass tracking » Fully tunable tracking compass with jamming, hotspots, and target cycling.
• Concurrent matches » Run multiple matches in parallel alongside our spectator system.
• Mods » Import community twists made with JMHScript, our DSL.
• Also for serious deployment » PostgreSQL stats, multiple game queues, per-lobby mod/setting overrides, disconnect handling, 280+ config settings, and team chat.

Requirements

• Server Software » Paper 26.2+
• Java Version » Java 25
• Dependencies » None (optional integrations live under Soft Dependencies)

Links

• Discord & Community Mods
• Modrinth
• Hangar
• Documentation
• GitHub

Donate ☕

Developing JManhunt has taken me a lot of time and effort. You can help support the upkeep and future of this plugin by making a small donation. Thanks! 👐