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4 matching projects · updated Nov 12, 2026 How we rank ↗

#1 TRENDING GeyserMC/Geyser Java 2019

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

◇ bedrock ◇ bedrock-edition ◇ bedrock-to-java ◇ bungee

946 ↑ +6 today

#2 TRENDING ViaVersion/ViaVersion Java 2016

Allows of newer clients to connect to older server versions for Minecraft servers.

◇ bukkit ◇ bungeecord ◇ fabric ◇ hacktoberfest

361 ↑ +6 today

1.7K

#3 TRENDING bernie-g/geckolib Java 2020

GeckoLib is an animation engine for Minecraft mods, with support for complex 3D keyframe-based animations, numerous easings, concurrent animation support, sound and particle keyframes, event keyframes, math-based animations, and more. Available for all major modloaders.

◇ animation ◇ animation-engine ◇ animation-library ◇ animations

166 ↑ +2 today

841

#4 TRENDING ViaVersion/ViaBackwards Java 2016

Allows older clients to connect to newer server versions for Minecraft servers.

◇ bukkit ◇ bungeecord ◇ hacktoberfest ◇ java-edition

155 ↑ +1 today

612

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