AutoSaveServer

💾 AutoSave v1.0 - The Ultimate Automatic Backup Solution

Never lose progress again! A lightweight, automatic world-saving system for Minecraft servers.

## ✨ Key Features

🔹 **Automatic World Protection** - Saves all worlds at regular intervals without admin intervention  
🔹 **Player Data Safety** - Ensures player inventories and stats are always up-to-date  
🔹 **Universal Compatibility** - Works flawlessly with Minecraft versions 1.13 through 1.21  
🔹 **Smart Task Management** - Handles plugin reloads gracefully without duplicate tasks  
🔹 **Minimal Performance Impact** - Optimized to run efficiently even on large servers  
🔹 **Debug Mode** - Optional console logging to monitor save operations  
🔹 **Professional Console Output** - Beautiful ASCII art banner on plugin enable  

## 🚀 Quick Start

### 📥 Installation
1. Download `AutoSave.jar` from the releases page
2. Place it in your server's `plugins/` folder
3. Restart the server - it works immediately with default settings
4. (Optional) Edit config.yml to customize save intervals

### ⚙️ Core Configuration
```yaml
# Save interval in seconds (default = 1 minute)
interval: 60

# Enable detailed console logging (default = false)
debug: false
```

## 🔑 Permissions
This plugin requires no special permissions - it's a pure server utility that works automatically!

## 💡 Pro Tips
- Set interval between 60-300 seconds (1-5 minutes) for optimal balance of safety and performance
- Enable debug mode when first installing to verify everything works correctly
- Combine with regular server backups for maximum data protection
- The plugin automatically handles all loaded worlds (Overworld, Nether, End)

## 📦 Technical Specs
- Minecraft: 1.13 - 1.21
- Java: 17+
- Dependencies: None! (Pure Spigot implementation)

📥 Download now and say goodbye to unexpected data loss!

🔗 Full documentation available on GitHub

## 🆚 Why Choose AutoSave?
✔ **Set-and-forget** - Works automatically after installation  
✔ **Battle-tested** - Reliable saving mechanism used by thousands of servers  
✔ **Server-friendly** - Uses native Bukkit save methods for maximum compatibility  
✔ **Lightweight** - Adds less than 0.1% to your server's resource usage  

## ⏱️ Recommended Intervals
| Server Type | Ideal Interval | Notes |
|-------------|----------------|-------|
| Survival | 60-120s | Frequent saves protect builds |
| Minigames | 300s | Less critical for lobby worlds |
| Creative | 180s | Balance between safety and performance |
| Hardcore | 60s | Maximum protection for permadeath |

Upgrade your server's data protection today with this essential admin tool!