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InvRewind
What it is
InvRewind is a free, open-source inventory backup and restore plugin for Minecraft Java servers using Paper, Purpur, or Folia. It can create backups when players die, change worlds, join, quit, or reach scheduled intervals. Administrators can also make backups on demand through a GUI or force them for one player or everyone. The restore interface lets admins select inventory, armor, offhand, ender chest, XP, or location data. Backups can be exported as shulker boxes for item recovery. Storage options are YAML, SQLite, and MySQL; the documentation positions them for small, medium, and large or multi-server setups respectively. Database work runs asynchronously, and Folia region-based threading is supported. Operators can choose which fields to save and set cleanup limits for each backup type. The example configuration leaves scheduled backups disabled and shows a 30-minute interval when enabled. The project is licensed under GNU GPL version 3.0.
For and against
For
- Backups on death, world change, join, and quit
- GUI restore for selected player data
- YAML, SQLite, and MySQL storage
- Asynchronous database operations
- Folia region-threading support
Against
- Scheduled backups are disabled in the example configuration
- Storage setup varies by server scale
- Administration commands require invrewind.admin permission
The verdict
InvRewind combines automatic and manual backups with selective restoration and export options. Its configurable databases and retention controls fit server operators who need structured inventory recovery.
Who it suits
It is intended for Minecraft Java server operators managing player recovery, including larger or multi-server deployments. It suits administrators who need configurable storage, backup triggers, and retention.
On the record
- Administration
- The `/invrewind` or `/ir`, reload, and force backup commands use the `invrewind.admin` permission.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Automatic backups
- It can back up player inventories on death, world change, join, quit, and scheduled intervals.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Backup limits
- Old backups can be cleaned up automatically with configurable maximum counts for each backup type.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Backup retention
- Automatic cleanup can enforce per type backup limits; the example configuration sets limits of 50 death, 30 world change, 20 join, 20 quit, 40 scheduled, and 100 force backups.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The README says InvRewind fully supports Folia's region-based threading.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Configuration
- The README lists configurable saving for inventory, armor, offhand, ender chest, health, hunger, XP, and location.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Databases
- It supports YAML, SQLite, and MySQL storage; the README describes YAML as suited to small servers, SQLite to medium servers, and MySQL to large or multi-server setups.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Export
- Backups can be exported as shulker boxes for item recovery.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The README provides admin commands and database options for Minecraft server operators, including large or multi-server setups.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository states that the project is licensed under GNU GPL v3.0.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The repository says it was made by MukulX.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Manual backups
- Admins can create force backups on demand through a GUI or command.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Performance
- The README says database operations run asynchronously to prevent lag.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- InvRewind is described as a configurable inventory backup and restore plugin for Paper, Purpur, and Folia.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Restore
- A GUI lets users browse and restore backups, with selective restoration of inventory, armor, offhand, ender chest, XP, or location.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Saved data
- Configurable saved fields include inventory, armor, offhand, ender chest, health, hunger, XP, and location.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Scheduled backup settings
- The example configuration has scheduled backups disabled by default and shows a 30 minute interval when enabled.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Server compatibility
- The project says it supports Folia's region-based threading and targets Paper, Purpur, and Folia.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026