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calda/olysquads

Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2013-01-06

★ 1JavaAudience · generalComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · moderate

TLDR

A lightweight Bukkit plugin that lets Minecraft server players form squads (small teams) and gives admins simple tools to manage them.

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    What it does
      Team squads
      Chat commands
      Squad tracking
    Tech stack
      Java
      Bukkit plugin
    Use cases
      PvP battles
      Co-op dungeons
      Team games
    Audience
      Server admins
      Minecraft players
    Setup
      Install once
      In-game commands

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Let players create a squad and invite friends via chat commands.

USE CASE 2

Organize players into teams for PvP battles.

USE CASE 3

Run cooperative dungeon events with defined squads.

USE CASE 4

Give server admins simple squad-management tools without custom code.

What is it built with?

JavaBukkit

How does it compare?

calda/olysquadsakarshsatija/beastalexeygrigorev/codeforces-solutions-java
Stars111
LanguageJavaJavaJava
Last pushed2013-01-062021-02-172020-10-03
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultymoderatehardeasy
Complexity2/54/51/5
Audiencegeneraldatadeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires a running Bukkit-based Minecraft server to install the plugin on.

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Prompt 1
Show me how to install a Bukkit plugin like olysquads on my Minecraft server.
Prompt 2
Explain what commands a Bukkit teaming plugin like olysquads usually offers players.
Prompt 3
Help me set up squad-based PvP matches using a Bukkit plugin.
Prompt 4
Walk me through configuring server plugins for cooperative Minecraft game modes.

Frequently asked questions

What is olysquads?

A lightweight Bukkit plugin that lets Minecraft server players form squads (small teams) and gives admins simple tools to manage them.

What language is olysquads written in?

Mainly Java. The stack also includes Java, Bukkit.

Is olysquads actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2013-01-06).

How hard is olysquads to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is olysquads for?

Mainly general.

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