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Cliff

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Backups
Cliff supports manual and scheduled backups, restore, and retention cleanup.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
Commercial use
The maker invites hosting platforms and server panel builders to contact it about embedding Cliff.getcliff.dev · read 3 Oct 2026
Console and management
The dashboard includes a live console with real-time log streaming, command input, and presets.getcliff.dev · read 3 Oct 2026
Deployment
Cliff is distributed as a single self-contained binary with no Docker, Node.js runtime, external database, or other external dependencies.getcliff.dev · read 3 Oct 2026
Deployment requirements
Cliff ships as a single self-contained binary without Docker, a Node.js runtime, or an external database.getcliff.dev · read 3 Oct 2026
Intended users
The maker describes Cliff for people hosting Minecraft servers on their own hardware, including VPS or home lab users.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
License
Cliff is open source under the GPL-3.0 license.getcliff.dev · read 3 Oct 2026
Live console
The dashboard provides real-time log streaming, command input, presets, and log downloads.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
Mod integrations
Cliff’s repository says mods and plugins can be managed through Modrinth and CurseForge.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
Mods and plugins
Users can search and install mods and plugins through Modrinth and CurseForge.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
Performance
The maker describes the binary as about 13 MB and reports about 13 MB RAM and under 1% CPU at idle.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
Pricing
Cliff says it is free, open source, and has no subscription.getcliff.dev · read 3 Oct 2026
Remote access
Public access uses an optional playit.gg integration to let remote players connect without port forwarding.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
Security and data
The documentation says Cliff runs entirely on the user's machine and server data stays on the user's network.getcliff.dev · read 3 Oct 2026
Security and data handling
The documentation says Cliff runs entirely on the user’s machine and server data never leaves the user’s network.getcliff.dev · read 3 Oct 2026
Server types
It supports Vanilla, Paper, Purpur, Folia, Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge servers.getcliff.dev · read 3 Oct 2026
Support
The maker directs users to Discord for community help and updates.getcliff.dev · read 3 Oct 2026
Supported operating systems
Prebuilt packages are listed for Windows, Linux, and macOS, including Linux ARM64 and macOS Apple Silicon.getcliff.dev · read 3 Oct 2026

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