Skye Crates

Name: Skye Crates
Availability: InStock
Author: Sueta

1.0.1

The Crates plugin used for the SkyeNetwork Server

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1.0.1latestSkye Crates 1.0.1Jun 11, 2025
SkyeCrates
A Minecraft plugin for Paper/Spigot servers that adds customizable crates with native Minecraft loot tables and particle effects.
Features
- Native Minecraft Loot Tables: Full support for Minecraft's loot table format, compatible with [Misode's Loot Table Generator](https://misode.github.io/loot-table/) - Particle Effects: Customizable particle effects for each crate type with full control over particle behavior - Digital Key System: Players need keys to open crates, with /skyecrates keys command to check key counts - Barrier-based Crates: Crates are placed as barrier blocks that stay persistent after opening - Loot Preview: Left-click on crates to preview possible items and their drop chances - Admin Deletion: Admins can Shift+Left-click crates to open a secure deletion confirmation GUI - Easy Configuration: YAML configuration files for each crate type - Permissions: Built-in permission system for admins and users - Commands: Complete command system for managing crates and keys - Paper API: Built specifically for Paper 1.21.4+ with modern Java features
Requirements
- Minecraft 1.21.4+ - Paper server (recommended) or Spigot - Java 21+
Installation
1. Download the latest release 2. Place the JAR file in your server's plugins folder 3. Restart your server 4. Configure your crates in plugins/SkyeCrates/crates/
Configuration
Each crate is configured in its own YAML file in the plugins/SkyeCrates/crates/ folder.
Crate Configuration Format
```
name: <name of crate>

particles:
  type: <particle type>    # Bukkit Particle enum value
  deltaX: <x spread>       # How far particles spread on X axis
  deltaY: <y spread>       # How far particles spread on Y axis  
  deltaZ: <z spread>       # How far particles spread on Z axis
  count: <particle count>  # Number of particles per spawn
  speed: <particle speed>  # Speed of particles

loot: |
  <loot table JSON pasted here>
```
Example Crate Configuration
```
# Example Crate Configuration
name: "Example Crate"

# Particle configuration
particles:
  type: "FLAME"          # Particle type (see Bukkit Particle enum)
  deltaX: 0.5           # Particle spread on X axis
  deltaY: 0.5           # Particle spread on Y axis  
  deltaZ: 0.5           # Particle spread on Z axis
  count: 15             # Number of particles per spawn
  speed: 0.1            # Particle speed

# Loot table (JSON format from Misode's loot table generator)
loot: |
  {
    "type": "minecraft:block",
    "pools": [
      {
        "rolls": 1,
        "entries": [
          {
            "type": "minecraft:item",
            "name": "minecraft:diamond",
            "weight": 1,
            "functions": [
              {
                "function": "minecraft:set_count",
                "count": {
                  "min": 1,
                  "max": 3
                }
              }
            ]
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
```
Commands
- /skyecrates reload - Reload plugin configuration - /skyecrates list - List all available crates - /skyecrates give <player> <crate> [amount] - Give a crate placer to a player - /skyecrates place <crate> - Place a crate at your target location - /skyecrates remove - Remove a crate you're looking at - /skyecrates givekey <player> <crate> [amount] - Give digital keys to a player - /skyecrates keys - Show your key counts
Crate Interactions
- Right-click: Open crate (requires key) - Left-click: Preview possible loot and drop chances - Shift+Left-click (Admins only): Open deletion confirmation GUI
Permissions
- skyecrates.admin - Access to all SkyeCrates commands (default: op) - skyecrates.use - Allows using crates (default: true)
Using Misode's Loot Table Generator
1. Go to [Misode's Loot Table Generator](https://misode.github.io/loot-table/) 2. Create your desired loot table using the visual interface 3. Copy the generated JSON from the output 4. Paste it directly into the loot: section of your crate configuration file
Supported Loot Table Features
- Multiple pools with different roll counts - Weighted entries for item rarity - Functions like set_count, set_damage, enchant_with_levels - Conditions for advanced loot logic - All vanilla items and their properties
Example Configurations

Basic Crate
Simple crate with a single guaranteed diamond:
```
name: "Basic Crate"
particles:
  type: "FLAME"
  deltaX: 0.5
  deltaY: 0.5
  deltaZ: 0.5
  count: 10
  speed: 0.1
loot: |
  {
    "type": "minecraft:block",
    "pools": [
      {
        "rolls": 1,
        "entries": [
          {
            "type": "minecraft:item",
            "name": "minecraft:diamond"
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
```
Treasure Crate
Advanced crate with multiple items and different rarities:
```
name: "Treasure Crate"
particles:
  type: "VILLAGER_HAPPY"
  deltaX: 1.0
  deltaY: 0.8
  deltaZ: 1.0
  count: 25
  speed: 0.05
loot: |
  {
    "type": "minecraft:block",
    "pools": [
      {
        "rolls": {
          "min": 2,
          "max": 4
        },
        "entries": [
          {
            "type": "minecraft:item",
            "name": "minecraft:diamond",
            "weight": 5
          },
          {
            "type": "minecraft:item",
            "name": "minecraft:emerald",
            "weight": 8,
            "functions": [
              {
                "function": "minecraft:set_count",
                "count": {
                  "min": 2,
                  "max": 5
                }
              }
            ]
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
```
Building from Source
```
./gradlew build
```
The compiled JAR will be in build/libs/
382 downloads
1.0.0Skye Crates 1.0.0Jun 11, 2025
SkyeCrates
A Minecraft plugin for Paper/Spigot servers that adds customizable crates with native Minecraft loot tables and particle effects.
Features
- Native Minecraft Loot Tables: Full support for Minecraft's loot table format, compatible with [Misode's Loot Table Generator](https://misode.github.io/loot-table/) - Particle Effects: Customizable particle effects for each crate type with full control over particle behavior - Easy Configuration: YAML configuration files for each crate type - Permissions: Built-in permission system for admins and users - Commands: Complete command system for managing crates - Paper API: Built specifically for Paper 1.21.4+ with modern Java features
Requirements
- Minecraft 1.21.4+ - Paper server (recommended) or Spigot - Java 21+
Installation
1. Download the latest release 2. Place the JAR file in your server's plugins folder 3. Restart your server 4. Configure your crates in plugins/SkyeCrates/crates/
Configuration
Each crate is configured in its own YAML file in the plugins/SkyeCrates/crates/ folder.
Crate Configuration Format
```
name: <name of crate>

particles:
  type: <particle type>    # Bukkit Particle enum value
  deltaX: <x spread>       # How far particles spread on X axis
  deltaY: <y spread>       # How far particles spread on Y axis  
  deltaZ: <z spread>       # How far particles spread on Z axis
  count: <particle count>  # Number of particles per spawn
  speed: <particle speed>  # Speed of particles

loot: |
  <loot table JSON pasted here>
```
Example Crate Configuration
```
# Example Crate Configuration
name: "Example Crate"

# Particle configuration
particles:
  type: "FLAME"          # Particle type (see Bukkit Particle enum)
  deltaX: 0.5           # Particle spread on X axis
  deltaY: 0.5           # Particle spread on Y axis  
  deltaZ: 0.5           # Particle spread on Z axis
  count: 15             # Number of particles per spawn
  speed: 0.1            # Particle speed

# Loot table (JSON format from Misode's loot table generator)
loot: |
  {
    "type": "minecraft:block",
    "pools": [
      {
        "rolls": 1,
        "entries": [
          {
            "type": "minecraft:item",
            "name": "minecraft:diamond",
            "weight": 1,
            "functions": [
              {
                "function": "minecraft:set_count",
                "count": {
                  "min": 1,
                  "max": 3
                }
              }
            ]
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
```
Commands
- /skyecrates reload - Reload plugin configuration - /skyecrates list - List all available crates - /skyecrates give <player> <crate> [amount] - Give a crate item to a player - /skyecrates place <crate> - Place a crate at your target location - /skyecrates remove - Remove a crate you're looking at
Permissions
- skyecrates.admin - Access to all SkyeCrates commands (default: op) - skyecrates.use - Allows using crates (default: true)
Using Misode's Loot Table Generator
1. Go to [Misode's Loot Table Generator](https://misode.github.io/loot-table/) 2. Create your desired loot table using the visual interface 3. Copy the generated JSON from the output 4. Paste it directly into the loot: section of your crate configuration file
Supported Loot Table Features
- Multiple pools with different roll counts - Weighted entries for item rarity - Functions like set_count, set_damage, enchant_with_levels - Conditions for advanced loot logic - All vanilla items and their properties
Example Configurations

Basic Crate
Simple crate with a single guaranteed diamond:
```
name: "Basic Crate"
particles:
  type: "FLAME"
  deltaX: 0.5
  deltaY: 0.5
  deltaZ: 0.5
  count: 10
  speed: 0.1
loot: |
  {
    "type": "minecraft:block",
    "pools": [
      {
        "rolls": 1,
        "entries": [
          {
            "type": "minecraft:item",
            "name": "minecraft:diamond"
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
```
Treasure Crate
Advanced crate with multiple items and different rarities:
```
name: "Treasure Crate"
particles:
  type: "VILLAGER_HAPPY"
  deltaX: 1.0
  deltaY: 0.8
  deltaZ: 1.0
  count: 25
  speed: 0.05
loot: |
  {
    "type": "minecraft:block",
    "pools": [
      {
        "rolls": {
          "min": 2,
          "max": 4
        },
        "entries": [
          {
            "type": "minecraft:item",
            "name": "minecraft:diamond",
            "weight": 5
          },
          {
            "type": "minecraft:item",
            "name": "minecraft:emerald",
            "weight": 8,
            "functions": [
              {
                "function": "minecraft:set_count",
                "count": {
                  "min": 2,
                  "max": 5
                }
              }
            ]
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
```
Building from Source
```
./gradlew build
```
The compiled JAR will be in build/libs/
Migration from Kotlin Version
This is a complete Java rewrite of the original Kotlin plugin. Configuration files are compatible, but the plugin is now: - Written in pure Java for better compatibility - Optimized for Paper 1.21.4+ - Enhanced with better loot table parsing - Improved error handling and logging
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
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SkyeCrates

Features

Requirements

Installation

Configuration

Crate Configuration Format

Example Crate Configuration

Commands

Crate Interactions

Permissions

Using Misode's Loot Table Generator

Supported Loot Table Features

Example Configurations

Basic Crate

Treasure Crate

Building from Source