Paper is a high-performance server implementation for hosting multiplayer Minecraft games. It functions as a performance-oriented game engine designed to reduce resource usage and resolve mechanical inconsistencies in game logic.
The project provides a platform for extending server logic and adding custom gameplay features through a dedicated plugin API. This allows for the development and integration of third-party extensions to add specialized capabilities to the server environment.
The software covers several technical areas including server performance optimization for high-concurrency environments, game mechanics standardization, and multiplayer game hosting. It includes systems for asynchronous data loading, memory management, and packet-level traffic filtering to maintain stability and smooth performance.
