PlayerDataSync-26.3.4-SNAPSHOT - 2026-03-11

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Fixed & Improved

• Legacy Minecraft Support (1.8-1.16): Resolved multiple critical issues for older server versions.
  
• Java 8 Compatibility: Fixed NoSuchMethodError: String.isBlank() by replacing it with Java 8 compatible alternatives in MessageManager.
  
• FastStats Isolation: Isolated Java 17-dependent metrics library to prevent UnsupportedClassVersionError on Java 8 environments.
  
• JDBC Driver Fixes:
  • Implemented explicit driver registration to solve "No suitable driver found" errors in shaded environments (PaperSpigot 1.8.8).
  • Fixed AbstractMethodError: Connection.isValid() by adding safety wrappers for legacy JDBC drivers (SQLite).
• Configuration Robustness:
  • Fixed an issue where config.yml was being stripped of content and comments on older Bukkit versions by reducing unnecessary saves.
  • Implemented explicit UTF-8 loading for configuration files to prevent character encoding issues on Windows servers.
  • Enhanced configuration migration and initialization to correctly merge defaults without overwriting existing user settings.
• Stability and Performance:
  • Fixed a race condition where default configurations were not being saved to disk before being reloaded during the first startup.
  • Consolidated maintenance mode and version checking logs for better readability.

[PlayerDataSync-26.3.3-SNAPSHOT] - 2026-03-10

New Features

• Maintenance Mode: Pause all data syncing with
  Code (Text):

  /sync maintenance <on|off>
  . Useful for database migrations or emergency fixes.
• Management GUI: Use
  Code (Text):

  /sync menu
  for a visual way to toggle sync options and manage the plugin.
• Performance Profiler: Use
  Code (Text):

  /sync profile
  to track average and maximum save/load times for better performance monitoring.

Fixed

• Java Compatibility: Downgraded default Java target to Java 8 to ensure full compatibility with Minecraft 1.8.8 through 1.16.5 (Purpur) and resolved "Unsupported class file major version 65" errors.
• Build Configuration: Removed conflicting
  Code (Text):

  activeByDefault
  profile to prevent accidental Java 21 builds.

Update Checker

• Hardcoded API Key: Added a hardcoded API key (
  Code (Text):

  CSP-PDS-...
  ) for streamlined server-to-API authentication.
• Improved Caching: Implemented a 1-hour cache for update metadata to reduce unnecessary API requests.
• Manual Check Command: Added
  Code (Text):

  /sync checkupdate
  command to manually trigger an update check (bypasses cache).
• Silent Reloading: Added simplified version check handling that can be called asynchronously without blocking the main thread.

Update Checker

• API Migration: Fully migrated to CraftingStudio Pro API v1 using modern
  Code (Text):

  HttpClient
  .
• API Key Support: Added hardcoded API key support directly in
  Code (Text):

  UpdateChecker.java
  for streamlined authentication.
• Improved Reliability: Replaced legacy
  Code (Text):

  HttpURLConnection
  with asynchronous requests and better error handling.
• Enhanced URLs: Updated download and plugin info links to the new category-based structure.

[PlayerDataSync-26.2-RELEASE] — 2026-02-20

XP Sync Fixes

• Fixed an edge-case where spent XP (e.g., after enchanting) could be restored on relog due to stale total XP capture.
• Added immediate autosave hooks for XP/level changes and enchanting to persist XP updates right away.
• Added new config toggle autosave.on_xp_change (default: true) for instant XP persistence.

Database & Compatibility

• Kept automatic schema update behavior on startup and runtime upgrade attempts for safe database migrations.
• Prepared compatibility messaging/docs for upcoming 26.1/26.2 cycle.

1.3.0-RELEASE - 2026-02-13

Reworked Update Checker

• Complete rewrite of version check flow with robust semantic comparison for tags like "-RELEASE"/"-BETA"
• Uses configurable request timeout (update_checker.timeout) for reliable network behavior
• Smarter latest-version detection avoids false positive update notifications

⚡ XP Synchronization Improvements

• Optimized XP apply flow with bounded correction attempts for more stable cross-version results
• Improved mismatch handling to prevent repeated over/under-correction on join/load
• More precise debug and warning logs for diagnosing XP sync edge-cases

Economy Sync Optimization

• Optimized balance transfer with normalized precision for smooth and reliable Vault synchronization
• Added post-transfer verification and auto re-adjustment attempts to reduce desyncs
• Improved fallback logic when provider-specific setBalance implementations are inconsistent

Custom-Enchantment-Support & Database Upgrade
Custom-Enchantment-Support & Datenbank-Upgrade

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Fixed

Database Truncation Error (Critical Fix)
Datenbank-Truncation-Fehler (Critical Fix)

• EN: Fixes "Data too long for column" errors with large inventories
• DE: Behebt "Data too long for column"-Fehler bei großen Inventaren
  
• EN: Automatic upgrade from
  Code (Text):

  TEXT
  to
  Code (Text):

  LONGTEXT
  for:
  • inventory
  • enderchest
  • armor
  • offhand
• DE: Automatisches Upgrade von
  Code (Text):

  TEXT
  zu
  Code (Text):

  LONGTEXT
• EN: Supports inventories with many custom enchantments (e.g. ExcellentEnchants)
• DE: Unterstützt Inventare mit vielen Custom-Enchantments (z.B. ExcellentEnchants)
  
• EN: Upgrade is performed automatically on server start
• DE: Upgrade wird automatisch beim Server-Start durchgeführt
  
• EN: Runtime upgrade attempt on truncation errors
• DE: Runtime-Upgrade-Versuch bei Truncation-Fehlern
  
• EN: Improved error messages with solution suggestions
• DE: Verbesserte Fehlermeldungen mit Lösungsvorschlägen

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Custom-Enchantment Deserialization
Custom-Enchantment-Deserialisierung

• EN: Robust error handling for custom enchantments
• DE: Robuste Fehlerbehandlung für Custom-Enchantments
  
• EN: Improved detection of custom enchantment errors (e.g. minecraft:venom)
• DE: Verbesserte Erkennung von Custom-Enchantment-Fehlern
  
• EN: Items are skipped instead of causing plugin crashes
• DE: Items werden übersprungen statt Plugin-Abstürze zu verursachen
  
• EN: Data remains preserved in the database
• DE: Daten bleiben in der Datenbank erhalten
  
• EN: Detailed logging with enchantment names
• DE: Detailliertes Logging mit Enchantment-Namen

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Stale Player Data
Veraltete Spielerdaten

• EN: Fixes issue with outdated player data
• DE: Behebt Probleme mit nicht aktualisierten Spielerdaten
  
• EN: Database upgrade enables successful saves
• DE: Datenbank-Upgrade ermöglicht erfolgreiche Speicherungen
  
• EN: Automatic recovery after database upgrade
• DE: Automatische Wiederherstellung nach Datenbank-Upgrade

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Added

Custom-Enchantment Synchronization
Custom-Enchantment-Synchronisation

• EN: Full support for custom enchantments
• DE: Vollständige Unterstützung für Custom-Enchantments
  
• EN: Preservation of all NBT data including custom enchantments
• DE: Erhaltung aller NBT-Daten inklusive Custom-Enchantments
  
• EN: Refresh mechanism after loading inventories (2-tick delay)
• DE: Refresh-Mechanismus nach dem Laden von Inventaren (2-Tick-Delay)
  
• EN: Works for inventory, armor, offhand and enderchest
• DE: Funktioniert für Inventar, Rüstung, Offhand und Enderchest

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Deserialization Statistics & Monitoring
Deserialisierungs-Statistiken & Monitoring

• Counters for custom enchantment errors
• Version compatibility errors
• Other deserialization errors
• Code (Text):

  /sync cache
  shows statistics
• Code (Text):

  /sync cache clear
  resets statistics

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Changed

Database Schema
Datenbank-Schema

• Code (Text):

  inventory
  : TEXT → LONGTEXT
• Code (Text):

  enderchest
  : TEXT → LONGTEXT
• Code (Text):

  armor
  : TEXT → LONGTEXT
• Code (Text):

  offhand
  : TEXT → LONGTEXT
• Automatic upgrade on server start
• No data migration required

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EditorIntegration Removed
EditorIntegration entfernt

• EditorIntegrationManager removed
• All editor-related commands removed
• Preparation for future website/editor update

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Commands

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Important Notes

• Database upgrade runs automatically on first start
• Ensure enchantment plugins are installed on all servers
• Enchantment plugins should load before PlayerDataSync
• EditorIntegration will return in a future version

[1.2.4-SNAPSHOT] - 2025-12-29

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➕ Added

Extended Version Support: Full compatibility with Minecraft 1.8 to 1.21.11

• Comprehensive version detection and compatibility checking
• Maven build profiles for all major Minecraft versions (1.8, 1.9–1.16, 1.17, 1.18–1.20, 1.21+)
• Automatic feature detection and disabling based on server version
• VersionCompatibility utility class for runtime version checks

Project Structure Reorganization: Complete package restructuring

• Organized code into logical packages:
  
  core, database, integration, listeners, managers, utils, commands, api​
• Improved code maintainability and readability
• All imports and package declarations updated

Version-Based Feature Management: Automatic feature disabling

• Offhand sync disabled on 1.8 (requires 1.9+)
• Attribute sync disabled on 1.8 (requires 1.9+)
• Advancement sync disabled on 1.8–1.11 (requires 1.12+)
• All features validated during plugin initialization

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Fixed

Issue #43 – Experience Synchronization Error

• Switched from reset + giveExp() to setTotalExperience()
• Validation for negative experience values
• More reliable experience restoration across versions

Issue #42 – Vault Reset on Server Restart

• Economy integration reconfigured during shutdown
• Balance restoration with 5-tick delay and retry system
• Improved Vault provider availability checks

Issue #41 – Potion Effects Restored After Death

• Effects only restored if player is alive
• Death and respawn state validation added
• Potion effects properly cleared on death

Issue #40 – Heartbeat HTTP 500 Errors

• Improved HTTP error handling and logging
• Specific messages for 400, 401, 404, 500+ status codes
• Connection and socket timeout handling
• More detailed API debugging output

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Changed

Minecraft Version Support

• Extended support from 1.20.4–1.21.9 to 1.8–1.21.11
• Default Java version set to Java 8
• Java build profiles: 8, 16, 17, 21
• Plugin API version set to 1.8

Build System

• Maven compiler now uses variable-based source/target versions
• Multiple Minecraft & Java version profiles
• Correct Java handling per Minecraft version

Code Organization

• core/ – Main plugin class (PlayerDataSync)
• database/ – Database handling (DatabaseManager, ConnectionPool)
• integration/ – Plugin integrations
• listeners/ – Event listeners
• managers/ – Feature managers
• utils/ – Utility & compatibility helpers
• commands/ – Command handlers
• api/ – API & update checker

Version Compatibility Checking

• Detects Minecraft versions from 1.8 to 1.21.11
• Logs enabled/disabled features on startup
• Warnings for unsupported versions
• Critical API methods tested with version guards

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⚙ Technical Details

Build Profiles

• mvn package -Pmc-1.8 – Minecraft 1.8 (Java 8)
• mvn package -Pmc-1.9 to -Pmc-1.16 – Minecraft 1.9–1.16 (Java 8)
• mvn package -Pmc-1.17 – Minecraft 1.17 (Java 16)
• mvn package -Pmc-1.18 to -Pmc-1.20 – Minecraft 1.18–1.20 (Java 17)
• mvn package -Pmc-1.21 – Minecraft 1.21+ (Java 21, default)

Code Quality & Stability

• Improved error handling and recovery
• Better resource cleanup and memory management
• More precise exception messages

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✅ Compatibility

• Minecraft 1.8 – Full support (some features disabled)
• Minecraft 1.9–1.11 – Full support (advancements disabled)
• Minecraft 1.12–1.16 – Full support
• Minecraft 1.17 – Full support
• Minecraft 1.18–1.20 – Full support
• Minecraft 1.21–1.21.11 – Full support

Added:
- Support for Minecraft 1.21.11

Improved:
- Performance optimizations
- Various minor improvements and bug fixes

• #58: Add database snapshot data to editor API payload
• Include player table data in editor snapshot
• #57: Allow editor integration without API key (Merge)
• Allow editor integration without API key (implementation)
• #56: Fix duplicate lambda parameter in advancement sync (Merge)
• Fix duplicate lambda variable in advancement sync (implementation)
• #55: Embed editor API configuration in plugin (Merge)
• Embed editor API configuration in plugin (implementation)
• #54: Add web editor command and API integration (Merge)
• Add web editor command and API integration (implementation)
• #53: Ensure plugin metadata follows project version (pom filtering → plugin.yml)
• Align plugin.yml version with project version
• #52: Bump project version to 1.2.1-SNAPSHOT (pom)
• Bump version to 1.2.1-SNAPSHOT

Highlights

• New: Added in-game Web Editor command and API integration (now works without API key)
• Data Export: Editor snapshots now include complete player and table data
• Fixes: Resolved duplicate lambda parameter issue in advancement sync
• Meta: Unified versioning between pom.xml and plugin.yml to 1.2.1-SNAPSHOT

Download Fix

Release Date: October 21, 2025
Version: 1.2.0-SNAPSHOT

Changelog

• ✅ Fixed: Logging level inconsistencies have been corrected — the plugin now uses proper log levels for warnings, errors, and info messages.
• Improved: Cleaner console output for better debugging and monitoring.
• Enhanced: Startup and shutdown messages now follow a structured logging format.
• Added: Respect performance logging configuration — the plugin now respects user-defined logging levels and performance log toggles.
• Internal: Code refactoring for improved maintainability and future expansion.

⚡ Features

• Real-time sync of player data across multiple servers
• MySQL & SQLite support
• Automatic caching system for performance
• Offline & reconnect handling
• Respect server logging configuration to reduce unnecessary console spam
• Easy configuration and lightweight

✅ Changelog:

• Inventory sync has been fixed
• ️ Database performance and stability improved
• Achievements sync issue resolved
• General code cleanup and minor optimizations

This update focuses on stability and performance improvements.
Your data will now synchronize more reliably across servers.

Compatible with: 1.20.4 – 1.21.10
Download Page ​

✔ Fixed

• Resolved an issue where player inventories, armor, or offhand items could fail to deserialize with
"Newer version! Server downgrades are not supported!".
Inventories now load correctly without throwing errors.

✨ Added

• Loaded message: A success message is now displayed when player data is loaded.
• Load_Failed message: A clear error message is shown if loading player data fails.

Notes
This improves stability when transferring player data between servers and helps server owners quickly identify loading issues in the console.

✨ Added
• Extended Version Support (Minecraft 1.20.4 → 1.21.9)
• Enhanced Message System with placeholders (`{0}`, `{version}`, `{error}` etc.)
• Safe ItemStack deserialization with fallback recovery
• Improved Update Checker with localized console messages

Changed
• Java version upgraded from 17 → 21
• Default target updated to Minecraft 1.21
• All hardcoded messages replaced with localized MessageManager calls
• Better error recovery for version mismatches

Fixed
• Critical ItemStack deserialization error:
"Newer version! Server downgrades are not supported!"
• MessageManager `get()` method errors
• Missing update checker console messages
• Database loading crashes from corrupted inventory data

Security
• Improved ItemStack validation and sanitization
• Safer error handling with graceful degradation

⚡ Performance
• Memory-efficient handling of large ItemStack arrays
• Faster recovery from deserialization failures

✅ Compatibility
• Full support for Minecraft versions 1.20.4 → 1.21.9
• Java 21 required (Java 17 for MC 1.20.4 profile)

⚙ Configuration
• New messages added:
- `loaded`, `load_failed`
- `update_check_disabled`, `update_check_timeout`
- `update_check_no_internet`, `update_download_url`

Commands
• All commands now support localized messages with dynamic parameters

Technical
• Maven build profiles for each supported Minecraft version
• Better logging and diagnostics for version compatibility
• Enhanced exception handling and debugging tools

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✨ Added

• Backup System – Complete backup and restore functionality
  • Automatic daily backups with configurable retention
  • Manual backup creation via /sync backup create
  • Restore backups via /sync restore <player> [backup_id]
  • SQL dump generation for database backups
  • ZIP compression for file backups
  • Backup listing and management commands
• Performance Caching – In-memory player data cache
  • Configurable cache size and TTL (Time-To-Live)
  • LRU eviction policy (Least Recently Used)
  • Optional compression for memory optimization
  • Cache statistics and management via /sync cache
• Enhanced Performance Monitoring
  • Detailed save/load time tracking
  • Connection pool statistics
  • Performance metrics logging
  • Slow operation detection and warnings
• Improved Update Checker
  • Configurable timeout settings
  • Better error handling for network issues
  • Download link in update notifications
  • User-Agent header for API requests
• Emergency Configuration System
  • Automatic config file creation if missing
  • Fallback configuration generation
  • Debug information for configuration issues
  • Multi-layer configuration loading approach

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Changed

• Achievement Sync Limits – Increased support for Minecraft’s 1000+ advancements
  • MAX_COUNT_ATTEMPTS: 1000 → 2000
  • MAX_ACHIEVEMENTS: 1000 → 2000
  • MAX_PROCESSED: 2000 → 3000
  • Large amount warning threshold: 500 → 1500
• Database Performance
  • Enhanced connection pooling
  • Exponential backoff for connection acquisition
  • Increased total timeout to 10 seconds
  • Better connection pool exhaustion handling
• Inventory Utilities
  • Improved ItemStack sanitization and validation
  • Better corrupted data handling
  • Enhanced Base64 serialization and deserialization
• Configuration Management
  • Multiple fallback mechanisms
  • Emergency configuration creation
  • Better error diagnostics and logging

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Fixed

• Critical Achievement Bug – Fixed infinite loop in advancement counting
  • Added hard limits to prevent server freezes
  • Implemented timeout-based processing
  • Better error handling and logging
• Database Parameter Error
  • Fixed "No value specified for parameter 20" issue
  • Corrected SQL REPLACE INTO statement
  • Added missing advancements and server_id parameters
• Slow Save Detection
  • Optimized achievement serialization for large data sets
  • Reduced processing time with batch operations
  • Implemented performance monitoring with timeouts
• Configuration Loading
  • Fixed empty config.yml issue
  • Added fallback configuration mechanisms
  • Improved resource loading handling
• Compilation Errors
  • Added missing imports (java.io.File, java.io.FileWriter)
  • Resolved date ambiguity in BackupManager
  • Fixed nested try-catch block issues

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Security

• Improved ItemStack sanitization and data validation
• Enhanced audit logging for security events
• Better error recovery for corrupted data

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⚡ Performance

• Cache compression and TTL management
• Optimized database efficiency with connection pooling and batching
• Non-blocking asynchronous backup and save operations
• Improved memory and resource cleanup

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Compatibility

• Full support for Minecraft 1.21.5
• Maintained legacy support for 1.20.x
• Compatible with MySQL, SQLite, and PostgreSQL
• Proper API version handling

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⚙️ Configuration

• performance.cache_ttl – Cache time-to-live in milliseconds
• performance.cache_compression – Enable or disable cache compression
• update_checker.timeout – Connection timeout for update checks
• performance.max_achievements_per_player – Increased to 2000
• server.id – Unique server identifier for multi-server setups

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️ Commands

• New Commands
  • /sync backup create – Create a manual backup
  • /sync restore <player> [backup_id] – Restore a player from a backup
  • /sync cache clear – Clear performance cache
• Enhanced Commands
  • /sync cache – Now shows performance and connection pool statistics
  • /sync status – Improved status reporting
  • /sync reload – Better configuration reload handling

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Technical Details

• Improved error handling and logging
• Better memory and resource management
• Enhanced diagnostic information for debugging
• More robust exception handling and recovery

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Dieses Update behebt einen kritischen Fehler der neuen Attribute-Synchronisation in v1.1.1-SNAPSHOT.
Der Fehler führte dazu, dass beim PlayerQuitEvent Exceptions geworfen wurden, wenn Attribute-Daten gespeichert werden sollten.
Zusätzlich wurden Stabilitäts-Verbesserungen integriert, um Multi-Version-Support sicherzustellen.

Bug Fixes

• IncompatibleClassChangeError beim PlayerQuitEvent behoben
  → Ursache: Unterschiede zwischen Build- und Runtime-Paper-API
  → Lösung: Attribute-Sync neu kompiliert & Multi-Version-Fallback eingebaut
• Attribute-Sync schlägt nun nicht mehr fehl, sondern wird auf nicht unterstützten Versionen automatisch deaktiviert
• Verbesserte Fehlerbehandlung in DatabaseManager.serializeAttributes()

Verbesserungen

• Mehr Stabilität für Attribute-Sync (Kompatibilität Paper 1.21+)
• Fallback-Mechanismus mit Warnung im Log statt Plugin-Abbruch
• Logging erweitert, damit Admins sofort sehen, wenn Attribute nicht unterstützt werden

Hinweise

• Nutzer von v1.1.1-SNAPSHOT sollten unbedingt auf v1.1.2-SNAPSHOT updaten
• Attribute-Sync ist jetzt optional und stürzt den Server nicht mehr ab
• Voll kompatibel mit Paper 1.21.1+

Dieses Update bringt zahlreiche Verbesserungen in Stabilität, Performance und Funktionalität.
Der kritische Fehler "`Data too long for column 'advancements'`" wurde behoben und das Plugin wurde um viele neue Features erweitert.
Außerdem gibt es umfangreiche Optimierungen für die Datenbank, Fehlerbehandlung, Logging und Konfiguration.

Behobene Bugs

• Advancement Data Truncation Error: Datenbank-Schema auf LONGTEXT geändert, automatische Migration, Längenvalidierung und bessere Fehlerbehandlung
• Database Connection Leaks: Connection Pool, try-with-resources Fixes und automatisches Rückführen von Connections
• Memory Leaks: Korrekte Task-Cancellation, verbesserte Resource-Verwaltung und Cleanup in onDisable()
• Async/Sync Issues: Race Conditions behoben durch synchrones PlayerQuit und delayed PlayerJoin
• Achievement Loading Performance: 25+ Sekunden Lag bei großen Mengen gefixt, Batch-Processing & Async Loading

Neue Features

• Erweiterte Sync-Optionen: Armor, Offhand, Effects, Statistics, Attributes
• Datenbank Features: Server ID, Last Save Timestamp, Connection Pooling, Automatische Schema-Migration
• Event-basiertes Speichern: Save bei WorldChange & Death Event (konfigurierbar)
• Enhanced Error Handling: Retry Logic, SQLite Fallback, detaillierte Logs

Performance Verbesserungen

• Connection Pooling mit Monitoring
• Optimierte Serialisierung & Streaming
• Asynchrone Verarbeitung von Saves/Loads
• Achievement Optimierungen mit Batch-Processing (50 pro Batch)

Verbesserte Konfiguration

• Automatische Validierung aller Einstellungen
• Fallback auf Standardwerte bei Fehlern
• Erweitertes Message System (Fallback auf Englisch, bessere Fehlertexte)
• Logging Verbesserungen (Audit-Trail, Debug-Modus, Performance-Monitoring)

Sicherheit & Stabilität

• Data Integrity Checks & Sanitization
• Graceful Shutdown mit vollständigem Save aller Spieler
• Datenbank-Reliability: Auto-Reconnect, SSL, Timeout-Handling

Monitoring & Debugging

• Performance Metrics & Slow-Operation Warnings
• Strukturierte Logs mit verschiedenen Log-Leveln
• Health Checks für Database & Plugin-Status

Kommende Features (Geplant)

• Multi-Server Sync (BungeeCord Integration)
• Data Compression für große Datenmengen
• Backup System für Player-Daten
• Web Interface für Admins
• Integration: LuckPerms, Vault, PlaceholderAPI
• Data Migration Tools (Import/Export)

Installation & Update

1. Backup erstellen
2. Alte .jar ersetzen
3. Server neustarten
4. Config prüfen (neue Optionen werden automatisch hinzugefügt)
5. Database Migration läuft automatisch beim Start

⚠️ Hinweise

• Backup der Datenbank ist dringend empfohlen
• Performance-Verbesserungen durch Connection Pooling
• Kompatibel mit Minecraft 1.21+
• Automatisches Memory-Monitoring integriert

✅ What’s New
• Added admin/utility commands:
• /pds backup – trigger a manual backup
• /pds status – quick health/status overview
• /pds sync – force a resync on demand
• Introduced enhanced core classes for cleaner architecture:
• PlayerDataSyncEnhanced, DatabaseManagerEnhanced, SyncCommandEnhanced

Improvements
• Major refactor/simplification of codebase (large net removal of legacy lines)
• More robust database handling & command flow
• General stability and maintainability improvements

Fixes
• Various bug fixes discovered during refactor and command rework

Notes
• Back up your database before updating
• Replace the old JAR and restart the server
• Review new commands and permissions if applicable

✅ Fixed

• Various stability improvements and minor bug fixes from previous versions.

✨ Added

• Color Code Support in configuration files:
  You can now use &-codes (&e = Yellow, &a = Green, &c = Red, etc.) directly inside your messages.yml and config.yml.
• Achievements Synchronization:
  Player achievements are now fully synced across servers in your network.

Notes

• Use standard Minecraft color codes (&0–&9, &a–&f, &l, &n, &o, &m, &r).
• Example:
  
  Code (Text):

  &eWelcome back, &a%player%!
  will display as:
  Welcome back, %player%!
  

Spoiler: Color Code Overview

Code	Color
&0	Black
&1	Dark Blue
&2	Dark Green
&3	Dark Aqua
&4	Dark Red
&5	Dark Purple
&6	Gold
&7	Gray
&8	Dark Gray
&9	Blue
&a	Green
&b	Aqua
&c	Red
&d	Light Purple
&e	Yellow
&f	White

Style Code	Effect
&l	Bold
&n	Underline
&o	Italic
&m	Strikethrough
&r	Reset

✅ What's New in v1.0.7-SNAPSHOT
• DB Reconnect after timeout – automatic reconnection to your database if the connection times out.
• Improved overall stability.
• Minor internal code optimizations.





Features
• Inventory synchronization
• Ender chest synchronization
• XP and level sync
• Health & hunger sync
• Potion effects and gamemode sync
• Location synchronization (optional)
• Fully configurable data types
• Automatic database reconnect (new!)

⚙️ Requirements
• Java 17 or higher
• Supported Minecraft versions: 1.21 – 1.21.7
• MySQL or MariaDB database

Installation
1️⃣ Download the plugin JAR file.
2️⃣ Place it into your `/plugins` folder.
3️⃣ Configure the `config.yml` and database settings.
4️⃣ Restart your server and enjoy seamless player data syncing!

Support & Feedback
For support, feature requests, or to report bugs, please use our Discord Server or write directly on this resource page.

⭐ Enjoy using PlayerDataSync? Leave a review!

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CI Fixed

In this update, bStats integration has been added.
You can now enable or disable it in the config file ( true or false) as you prefer.

✅ What's New
• bStats support added
• Config option to enable or disable bStats ( true or false)

Thank you for your continued feedback and support!

In this update, a bug has been fixed and a requested feature has been added.
✅ What's New
• Permissions for Saving and Loading messages:
Players without these permissions will no longer see the "Saving..." or "Loading..." messages, allowing for a cleaner and more immersive experience (e.g., in adventure or minigame setups).

Enjoy the update and thank you for your feedback!

✨ New Features

• Sync settings in config.yml
  You can now individually enable or disable specific data to sync!
  Example: coordinates, XP, gamemode, enderchest, inventory, health, hunger, position, etc.
  → Perfect if you want to keep locations separate between servers!
  
• Multi-language support for messages
  Now supports:
  • messages_en.yml
  • messages_de.yml
  Easily customize and translate all messages.

Improvements

• Improved performance during data sync
• Fixed minor bugs with MySQL integration
• Better logging for easier debugging

⚙️ Important
Make sure to check and adjust your new config.yml sync settings after updating.
Recommended: run /pds reload or restart your server once after updating.

✅ Download & CI Build: http://ci.devvoxel.net/job/PlayerDataSync/
Feedback & Feature Requests: Feel free to DM me or post in the Discord channel!

What's New:

✅ Enhanced Compatibility
• Fixed bStats integration issues
• Improved version compatibility checks
• Better error handling for database operations
• Added support for Minecraft 1.20.4

Technical Improvements
• Fixed bStats metrics relocation
• Improved database connection stability
• Enhanced error logging
• Better exception handling

Core Features
• Inventory synchronization
• Ender Chest synchronization
• Experience points sync
• Health & Food level sync
• Location synchronization
• Potion effects sync
• Game mode sync

Bug Fixes:
• Fixed bStats initialization error
• Resolved API version compatibility issues
• Improved database connection handling
• Enhanced error messages for troubleshooting

Compatibility:
• Minecraft 1.20.4
• Java 17 or higher
• MySQL database

How to Update:
1. Stop your server
2. Delete the old PlayerDataSync.jar
3. Upload the new PlayerDataSync.jar
4. Start your server
5. Check console for successful startup message

Configuration:
• No changes to existing config.yml
• All existing settings remain compatible
• No need to regenerate configuration files

Known Issues:
• None reported


Don't forget to ⭐ rate the plugin if you find it useful!

What's New:

✅ Extended Version Support
• Added support for Minecraft 1.20.4
• Added support for Minecraft 1.21.5
• Now compatible with all versions from 1.20.4 to 1.21.5

New Features
• Ender Chest synchronization
• Location synchronization (world, coordinates, view direction)
• Potion Effects synchronization
• Improved error handling and logging

Technical Improvements
• Better database connection handling
• Enhanced data serialization
• Improved performance
• More detailed error messages

Monitoring & Statistics
• Added bStats integration
• Better performance tracking
• Improved logging system

Bug Fixes:
• Fixed database connection issues
• Improved error handling for missing data
• Fixed inventory serialization problems
• Resolved location teleportation issues

How to Update:
1. Stop your server
2. Backup your current configuration
3. Replace the old JAR file with the new one
4. Start your server

Configuration Changes:
• No changes to existing configuration
• New features work with existing setup
• Backward compatible with previous versions

Known Issues:
• None reported

Future Plans:
• More synchronization features
• Additional language support
• Performance optimizations


Report any issues or suggestions in the comments below

• Multi-Language Support!
  Now you can choose between English (en) and German (de) in config.yml!
  
  language: "en" # Available: "en", "de"
  
• ️ Optimized MySQL Performance
  • Faster queries for saving/loading player data
  • Improved error handling
• ️ Database Auto-Setup
  • The plugin will now automatically create the required database tables if they don't exist!

1. [] Download the latest version
   [] Replace the old .jar file in your /plugins/ folder
   [] Restart your server
   [] Edit the config.yml to set your preferred language