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AntiGuard
What it is
AntiGuard is a free anti-cheat plugin for Minecraft Paper and Purpur servers. Its checks cover Fly, Speed, Reach, NoSwing, KillAura, AutoClick, NoFall, and FastBreak, with flag, kick, and ban actions. The embedded web dashboard displays flags, bans, and kicks and lets administrators adjust detection settings while the server is running. A REST API exposes statistics, flags, bans, kicks, and configuration endpoints; write operations can require an API token when one is configured. AntiGuard can use storage configured for LuckPerms, recording data in tables prefixed with `antiguard_`. Documented database options include SQLite, H2, MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL; it falls back to bundled SQLite when it cannot safely reuse LuckPerms storage. Installation requires copying a single JAR into the server's `plugins/` folder and restarting. The install guide specifies Paper or Purpur 1.20.x and Java 17. The maker describes the project as an MVP. Default detection settings are described as conservative, and the maker recommends changing thresholds or per-check tolerances if legitimate players are flagged.
For and against
For
- Checks cover eight listed cheat types.
- Dashboard shows flags, bans, and kicks.
- Detection settings can change while the server runs.
- REST API exposes statistics and configuration endpoints.
- Free under the MIT License.
Against
- Install guide specifies Paper or Purpur 1.20.x.
- Requires Java 17.
- Project is described as an MVP.
- Replay analysis is not available.
The verdict
AntiGuard offers server-side cheat checks with dashboard and API controls at no cost. Server administrators should note its specified version and Java requirements, and that the project describes itself as an MVP.
Who it suits
It is for administrators of Minecraft Paper or Purpur servers who want detection controls, enforcement actions, and a web dashboard. The install guide specifies server version 1.20.x and Java 17.
Plans and prices
AntiGuard
MIT-licensed software · Paper/Purpur 1.20.x · Java 17
Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- API
- Its REST API provides stats, flags, bans, kicks, and configuration endpoints, with write operations requiring an API token if one is set.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Dashboard
- The embedded web dashboard shows flags, bans, and kicks and lets admins change detection settings live.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Database integration
- AntiGuard can use the database configured for LuckPerms and stores its records in tables prefixed with `antiguard_`.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Database options
- The documentation lists SQLite, H2, MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL options and says it falls back to bundled SQLite when it cannot reuse LuckPerms storage safely.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- Installation is by copying a single JAR into the Minecraft server’s `plugins/` folder and restarting the server.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Detection
- It lists checks for Fly, Speed, Reach, NoSwing, KillAura, AutoClick, NoFall, and FastBreak.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- False positives
- The maker says detection defaults are conservative and recommends adjusting flag thresholds or per-check tolerances if legitimate players are flagged.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository includes an MIT license that grants permission to use, modify, and distribute the software subject to its conditions.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Maturity
- The README describes the project as an MVP and says it is hosted on GitHub.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- AntiGuard is a self-contained anti-cheat plugin for Minecraft Paper and Purpur servers.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- The install guide specifies Paper/Purpur 1.20.x and Java 17.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker says AntiGuard needs no external API service or database server; API write operations can require a configured token.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Verification
- The maker reports local testing on Paper 1.20.4 with LuckPerms using SQLite, including detection of a fly hack and persistence of its flag.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
