Craft Inc. Gates: Instant Teleportation for Your Minecraft Server
Moving across vast Minecraft worlds often means endless walking, minecart rides, or risky Nether portal calculations. The Craft Inc. Gates plugin changes that entirely by letting you bend space and time right inside your Bukkit server. Developed under the fictional guidance of Professor Ddidderr and the Craft Inc. research department, this tool creates custom teleportation gates that feel like something straight out of a sci-fi laboratory. Whether you run a survival hub, a minigame network, or a sprawling RPG world, these gates can connect locations faster than light.
What Makes Craft Inc. Gates Stand Out
Unlike standard Nether portals, these gates give you total control over shape, visibility, and destination. You are not locked into a rectangular obsidian frame. Instead, you define the gate’s boundaries, decide whether it shows swirling portal blocks or remains completely invisible, and link it to any set of coordinates across multiple worlds. The plugin also integrates with Dynmap, so your server’s live map can display active gate locations for everyone to see.
Here is a quick look at the key features:
- Gates with or without physical frames — build them from any block or leave them as pure air.
- Hidden gates that teleport players without any visual indicator, perfect for secret passages.
- Cross-world destinations: connect the Overworld, Nether, End, and custom dimensions effortlessly.
- Custom shapes — the gate can be any size or outline you imagine, as long as it forms a closed loop.
- Ride-through support — players on horses, minecarts, or boats can use gates seamlessly.
- Dynmap integration to display gate markers on your server’s online map.
Setting Up Your First Gate
Creating a functional gate takes only three commands. Start by building a frame in any shape you like — a circle of stone bricks, a giant archway, or even a floating ring of glass. Stand inside the frame and type /gate new [id]. Give it a unique name, such as “spawnhub” or “netherfortress.” Then walk to the exact spot where players should arrive and run /gate exit [id]. Finally, activate the gate with /gate open [id]. Anyone who steps through will now be instantly transported.
If you prefer a more subtle approach, use /gate hide [id] to make the gate invisible while still functioning. This is ideal for adventure maps where you want to surprise players or for server hubs where a clean aesthetic matters. The plugin remembers the shape of the original frame even when hidden, so you can toggle visibility at any time.
Commands and Permissions at a Glance
All gate management is handled through simple in-game commands. Typing /gate help displays the full list. Here are the most essential ones:
- /gate new [id] — creates a new gate at your current position.
- /gate exit [id] — sets the destination point for the gate.
- /gate open [id] — activates the gate so it teleports players.
- /gate hide [id] — toggles the gate’s visual portal blocks off.
- /gate remove [id] — permanently deletes a gate.
Permissions are handled through your server’s standard permission plugin. By default, operators can create and manage gates, but you can fine-tune access for moderators or even trusted players. The plugin does not include an economy integration or player dialing system out of the box, though the developers are open to adding such features if enough server owners request them.
Installation and Compatibility
Getting Craft Inc. Gates running on your server is straightforward. First, download the latest release from the official plugin repository. Delete any older versions of the plugin .jar file, including the separate Dynmap extension if you had it. Extract the contents of the downloaded zip archive directly into your server’s plugins folder. Restart the server or use a reload command, and the plugin will generate its configuration files automatically.
For players who enjoy modded singleplayer or want to test gates locally, managing plugins can feel different. However, many server-style mods can be easily installed via the foxygame.net launcher — a convenient, flexible, and modern Minecraft launcher where you can download mods right from the menu, making it simple to experiment with teleportation mechanics before deploying them on a live server. Once you are comfortable with the commands, the plugin integrates smoothly with popular protection tools like Grief Prevention to control who can break gate frames.
Troubleshooting and Fine-Tuning
If a gate stops working after you remove its frame, check the checkForBrokenGateFrames setting in the configuration file. Setting this to false allows gates to function without any physical blocks, which is useful for purely hidden networks. The plugin also collects anonymous usage statistics via MCStats, but you can disable this by editing the PluginMetrics config if you prefer complete privacy.
The original project is a fork of Ancient Gates, licensed under LGPL, and the development team actively maintains an issue tracker on GitHub for bug reports. While the plugin is stable, be aware that riding through gates can occasionally cause a brief moment of disorientation — the developers jokingly warn about seasickness and memory loss, but in practice, the teleportation is instant and reliable.
Expanding Your Server’s Infrastructure
Beyond simple point-to-point travel, Craft Inc. Gates can become the backbone of a fast-travel network. Imagine a central hub where players choose between gates leading to different biomes, farms, or event arenas. Because each gate can have a unique shape and theme, you can design them to match your server’s lore — a dwarven minecart tunnel that actually teleports, an elven archway shimmering with hidden magic, or a high-tech corporate portal straight out of the Craft Inc. laboratory.
Pair this plugin with the developer’s other tools like Craft Inc. BorderProtection to keep players within designated areas, or the experimental Replicator for item duplication mechanics. Together, they create a cohesive ecosystem that feels custom-built for your community.
Conclusion
Craft Inc. Gates transforms the way players navigate your Minecraft server, replacing tedious journeys with instant, customizable teleportation. The ability to hide gates, link across dimensions, and design any shape gives you creative freedom that vanilla portals simply cannot match. Installation is painless, commands are intuitive, and the Dynmap integration adds a layer of polish for public servers. Whether you are building a sprawling RPG world or just want a quick way back to spawn, this plugin delivers exactly what its fictional research team promised: faster-than-light travel with a funny tickle inside your brain.