How to Create a "plugin.yml" File for a Minecraft Paper Plugin

If you're starting Minecraft plugin development, one of the first files you'll need to understand is "plugin.yml". It tells your Minecraft server important information about your plugin, including its name, version, main Java class, and commands.

A plugin can contain perfectly valid Java code and still fail to load if its configuration is incorrect. That's why it's worth learning how this file works before moving on to more complicated features.

What is "plugin.yml"?

The "plugin.yml" file is a YAML configuration file placed in the root of your plugin's JAR file.…