{
  "id": 20073894,
  "title": "Walking across my Minecraft backups with Plakar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/walking-across-my-minecraft-backups-with-plakar",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-14T23:23:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lobsters",
    "slug": "lobsters",
    "url": "https://poolp.org/posts/2026-11-14/walking-across-my-minecraft-backups-with-plakar/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Plakar, an open-source backup solution for Minecraft servers, has been enhanced with an AI-generated connector that allows for seamless backups without interrupting gameplay. The connector, developed using Plakar's straightforward SDK, connects to the server's Remote Console (RCON) to pause world saves while the backup runs, enabling players to continue their activities. The integration includes the server's directory, including important files such as server.properties, whitelist, bans, plugins, and configurations, ensuring an accurate restoration of the server. Installation is straightforward, requiring a one-liner command, and the integration works with existing RCON settings, allowing for easy setup. The backup process is efficient, utilizing content-defined chunks and deduplication to minimize storage usage, making it ideal for regular backups. With this new connector, Plakar provides a reliable and accessible backup solution for Minecraft server administrators, even those without programming experience.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Plakar backup solution enhanced with AI connector",
    "Connector enables backups without interrupting gameplay",
    "Installation requires one-liner command"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}