LuckPerms

LuckPerms is a free permissions plugin for Minecraft servers that lets administrators control player access through groups and assigned permissions. Rules can be managed with commands, configuration files, or a browser-based editor. The project provides implementations for server platforms including Bukkit, BungeeCord, Fabric, Forge, Nukkit, Sponge, and Velocity. For multi-server networks, permission data can be shared between instances using the same supported storage system; options include MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. The web editor works with all storage types. LuckPerms also provides a public API for other plugins and a REST API extension that lets programs read or modify its data without direct database access. It can run as a standalone app. The project says it does not report to analytics or monitoring services and does not automatically check for or install updates. It does download required libraries and translation bundles over the internet and connects to external services for features such as the web editor. The FAQ says it supports Minecraft versions from 1.8.8 through the latest release.

LuckPerms offers several ways to configure permissions, with storage and API options for more involved server setups. Administrators should account for its external connections and the absence of automatic update checks.

LuckPerms suits Minecraft server administrators who need to manage player permissions on one server or synchronize them across a network. It also offers options for developers integrating other plugins or programs with permission data.

LuckPerms is a free permissions plugin for Minecraft server operators who need to organize player access through groups. It suits both individual servers and connected networks, though its broad configuration options favor administrators comfortable managing server software.

Overview

Group inheritance and temporary permissions let administrators structure access rules rather than assigning every permission in isolation. LuckPerms supports Minecraft versions from 1.8.8 through the latest release and is MIT licensed.

Its appeal is breadth: multiple server platforms, editing methods, and storage choices sit alongside tools for integrating with other software. That flexibility is useful for varied setups, but operators should weigh the internet connections required for some features and the lack of automatic update checks.

Compare it with other options in our Minecraft Permissions Plugins guide.

Key features

Configuration and editing

Permissions can be managed through commands, configuration files, or a browser-based editor. The editor works with all storage types, so administrators can use a visual workflow without changing their chosen backend. This range accommodates different working styles, though it also means choosing and maintaining the approach that fits the server.

Storage and network support

Storage options span MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQLite, H2, JSON, YAML, and HOCON. For networks, instances using a supported shared storage system can synchronize permission data and propagate changes across servers. That makes LuckPerms a practical fit for connected deployments, while the range of backends may be unnecessary for a single-server setup.

Platforms and integrations

Implementations are provided for Bukkit, BungeeCord, Fabric, Forge, Nukkit, Sponge, and Velocity; supported platforms also include Spigot, NeoForge, and Hytale. Placeholder integrations cover PlaceholderAPI, MVdWPlaceholderAPI, and Fabric PlaceholderAPI. Check that the implementation and integrations suit your particular server environment before committing to a setup.

APIs and standalone use

The plugin provides a public, semantically versioned API for other plugins to integrate with and retrieve data. LuckPerms can also run as a standalone app, and its REST API extension lets other programs read, modify, and write data without direct database access. These options are most relevant to developers and operators building integrations; they add little for a server that only needs basic permission management.

Data practices

The project says it does not send reports to analytics or monitoring services and does not automatically check for or install updates. It does download required libraries and translation bundles over the internet and sends data to external services for features such as the web editor. Administrators who want update control may welcome the lack of automatic checks, but should account for those external connections.

Pricing

LuckPerms costs nothing, with free download and usage under the MIT license. There is no free trial because the software is free; no paid plan is described. The free plan is a fit for administrators who want the full permissions tool without a subscription charge.

Platforms

LuckPerms supports API, Linux, self-hosted, and web environments. Its server implementations cover Bukkit, BungeeCord, Fabric, Forge, Nukkit, Sponge, and Velocity, with supported platforms also including Spigot, NeoForge, and Hytale.

Who it's for

Choose LuckPerms if you administer a Minecraft server or network and want flexible permission editing, group inheritance, temporary permissions, or shared-storage synchronization. Developers may also value its plugin API and REST extension. It is less compelling for people seeking a general-purpose access-control product or a simple tool without server administration concerns.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Free, MIT-licensed use makes it accessible without a recurring software cost.
• Pros: Multiple editing methods and storage backends suit different server workflows, including multi-server networks.
• Pros: Plugin and REST APIs provide routes for integration beyond direct administration.
• Cons: Some functionality involves downloads or data sent to external services, a consideration for operators with strict connectivity requirements.
• Cons: The project does not automatically check for or install updates, so administrators must handle update awareness themselves.

Alternatives

BungeePerms is another free permissions plugin for BungeeCord or Velocity and Spigot/PaperSpigot; consider it if that stated server coverage fits your needs.

GroupManager is a free, self-hosted option under GPL-3.0 with no paid plan described. Multipass is a free, self-hosted permissions plugin for Nukkit, making it a focused alternative for that platform.

ThunderPerms, ServerRoles, MyPermissions, PermissionCore, and PermissionManager are also free alternatives. MyPermissions is described as open-source and supports web and self-hosted platforms; ServerRoles supports API and self-hosted platforms.

Verdict

LuckPerms is a strong choice for Minecraft administrators who want a free, adaptable permissions system that can scale from one server to a network and support custom integrations. Its broad configuration and storage options are the main reason to choose it; look elsewhere if you need a general-purpose product or cannot accommodate its external connections and manual update oversight.