How to Install and Use the Chunky Plugin

Minecraft servers can sometimes experience lag due to various reasons, which can affect your players' gameplay. Resolving this may involve tons of optimization,

Installation

Head to Chunky on Spigot and click Download Now. Chunky Spigot Download

Save this file in an easily accessible location on your computer.

Go to your Holy Hosting server panel and click on FTP File Access in the upper left. Minecraft FTP File Access

Note: Make sure you are using the correct server profile for this installation.

Log in with your password and enter the plugins folder.

Near the upper left corner, click Upload and drag the file to the corresponding area. Chunky Plugin Installation

Wait for it to reach 100%, then return to the main panel and restart the server.

Join and run the /plugins command to confirm if Chunky was installed correctly. Minecraft Plugins Command

The plugin should appear in green in the list, meaning it is enabled.

How to Use Chunky

Using Chunky on your server is done only through commands, as these control how the world is pregenerated. There is not much to do in the game, such as abilities, due to the plugin's functionality

Commands

As noted before, commands are required to execute pregeneration tasks. These can be used in the chat or in the Console of your server panel, which is preferred instead of doing it in the

This allows you to access the commands by giving permissions to your account or rank. Otherwise, continue entering them in the console without worrying about prior configuration. Additionally, check the list a

Pregeneration Types

Now that you're familiar with Chunky's commands, it's time to understand how to use them. As mentioned earlier, we recommend using the console to perform them.

It's worth noting that you're not using just one command, but several combined to create the task. The control is completely in your hands, as you can use different commands to achieve the o

Enter your server panel and click on Console near the upper left corner. Minecraft Server Console Once there, confirm that the server is online and running by verifying

Note: Do not include forward slashes when using the console, unless specified otherwise. After entering it, click Send on the far right or press Enter on your keyboard. Chunky Start Command

Depending on the command usage, you should see a confirmation message appear. Chunky Start Command Confirmation Message

Each plugin message will have the prefix [Chunky] for easy reading.

World Border

Using the world border is the most popular method, as it automatically pregenerates every chunk in the map. However, this can result in longer wait times depending on the size. The use of the c

worldborder set [value]

chunky world [world name]

chunky worldborder

chunky start

Custom Border

Instead of using the world border, customize it with unique values to possibly speed up the task time. Additionally, this can be useful if you don't want to set a physical border in the game for

chunky world [world name]

chunky shape [shape]

chunky center [(x) (z)]

chunky start

Alternatively, use these commands to automatically set the shape, center, and radius of the task:

chunky world [world name]

chunky corners [(x1) (z1) (x2) (z2)]

chunky start

Block Radius

This is what some server owners use, as it only pregenerates the world in a defined area instead of a specific border or shape. Its use will significantly reduce the time ne

chunky world [world name]

chunky center [(x) (z)]

chunky radius [radius]

chunky start

Configuration

As for Chunky's configuration, there isn't much to review or edit. However, you can allow tasks to run even if the server restarts frequently.

This can be the best option if you restart often, which happens every day by default in the Scheduled Tasks section. The other option to review is force loading existing chunks

Head to your server panel and enter the FTP File Access section.

Log in with your password, then navigate to the plugins directory. Minecraft Plugins Folder

From here, locate and select the Chunky folder to reveal its contents.

Click Edit on the config.yml file, then start making the desired changes. Chunky config.yml Configuration

After changing the configuration, continue with Save at the top and join the server. Chunky Configuration

Use the /chunky reload command to apply the new edits, or Restart from the panel.

Common Issues

Plugin Not Working

If you have installed the plugin and it appears in red or does not appear after using /plugins, then it is disabled. This may be due to using an outdated Minecraft version, so make sure

Cannot Use Commands

The best method for using Chunky is through the console, as it bypasses permissions. If you use this and nothing happens, check the command format (usage). For example, the console cannot execute c

Server Became Slow

After running a Chunky command, the server may experience lag due to ongoing generation. This is expected for large worlds or extensive radii, but can be stopped with the co