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A bridge/proxy allowing you to connect to Minecraft: Java Edition servers with Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.

Java ◇ bedrock MIT
★5.8KSTARS
⑂886FORKS
!320ISSUES
🏆#982GLOBAL RANK
🔥5DAYS TRENDING
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Geyser gained 146 stars in the last 30 days, about 5 a day, and now has 5.8K. It is about 7 years old and has averaged roughly 832 stars a year. It ranks #67 among Java repositories and #982 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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Geyser has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #442. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

Geyser is an open-source project written in Java: A bridge/proxy allowing you to connect to Minecraft: Java Edition servers with Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in bedrock, bedrock-edition, bedrock-to-java. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Java for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/GeyserMC/Geyser.git
cd Geyser

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

Geyser coordinates its core functionality through a modular Java pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed Geyser into Java backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open MIT license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install Geyser using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/GeyserMC/Geyser.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Geyser.

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Import Geyser into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `Geyser --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 5,817 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in Java for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Java and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Java, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Geyser do? +

A bridge/proxy allowing you to connect to Minecraft: Java Edition servers with Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.

What language is Geyser written in? +

The primary language is Java. Topics include: bedrock, bedrock-edition, bedrock-to-java, bungee, fabric.

Is Geyser actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 25, 2026 with 320 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does Geyser have? +

Geyser has 5,827 stars and 886 forks on GitHub.

How does Geyser rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 5,827 stars, GeyserMC/Geyser is ranked #982 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #67 among Java projects.

What license is Geyser distributed under? +

The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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