Map Clear
Every server owner knows the pain: a PVP match ends, and the arena looks like a creeper convention just rolled through. Blocks are missing, walls are blown open, and someone has to rebuild it all by hand before the next fight. Map Clear solves that problem permanently. This add-on lets you select any region, save a snapshot of it, and restore that exact state automatically on whatever interval you choose. Set it once, walk away, and let the plugin handle the cleanup forever.
What Map Clear Does
At its core, Map Clear is a region restoration tool. You define an area, capture how it should look, and the plugin returns it to that state whenever the timer runs out or you trigger a manual reset. That makes it a natural fit for PVP arenas, minigame maps, build-battle plots, and any public space where players tend to leave a mess.
The add-on works with WorldEdit-style selections, so if you have ever used pos1 and pos2 commands, you already know how to use Map Clear. It also integrates with WorldGuard, which means you can exclude specific sub-regions from being cleared. That detail matters: your spawn point, your scoreboard area, or a protected shop inside the arena will never get wiped by accident.
Key Features at a Glance
- WorldEdit-style selection — mark regions with pos1/pos2 commands or a selection wand.
- Snapshot-based restoration — capture a region once and restore it perfectly every time.
- Configurable auto-reset intervals — set each region to reset every X seconds, fully automated.
- WorldGuard integration — exclude sub-regions so important builds stay untouched.
- Manual reset on demand — trigger an instant clear whenever you need one.
- Toggle regions on or off — pause auto-clearing without deleting your setup.
- Live time tracking — check how long remains before the next reset, or set it manually.
- Re-snapshot anytime — update a region's saved state whenever your build changes.
Commands You Will Use Most
The command structure is straightforward and consistent. Here are the essentials:
/mapclear pos1and/mapclear pos2— set selection points on the block you are standing on./mapclear wand— grab the selection wand./mapclear create <name> [seconds]— create a region from your selection and take a snapshot./mapclear clear <name>— trigger a manual clear./mapclear setinterval <name> <seconds>— change the auto-reset interval./mapclear exclude <name> add|remove <wg-region>— manage WorldGuard exemptions./mapclear resnapshot <name>— re-take a region's snapshot after edits./mapclear time <name> [set <seconds>|now]— view or adjust remaining time./mapclear toggle <name>— enable or disable a region./mapclear list,/mapclear info <name>, and/mapclear delete <name>— manage your saved regions.
Version and Loader Support
Map Clear is built for modern Minecraft server environments, including 1.19, 1.20, and 1.21 releases, with builds available for the Spigot and Paper server loaders. Paper is the recommended choice for larger networks because its performance optimizations keep the snapshot restoration smooth even when several regions reset at the same moment. If you run a hybrid setup, check that your server core supports the plugin API version before you install anything.
When you download Map Clear, confirm the file matches your server version. Mixing a build made for an older API with a newer server jar is the most common cause of startup errors, and it is entirely avoidable.
How to Install Map Clear
Installation takes only a few minutes. Follow these steps:
- Stop your server completely before adding new plugins.
- Place the Map Clear jar file into your server's plugins folder.
- Confirm that WorldGuard is installed, since Map Clear depends on it.
- Start the server and let the plugin generate its configuration files.
- Join as an operator and run
/mapclear wandto verify everything loaded correctly.
If you prefer a simpler route, the foxygame.net launcher handles the whole process for you: it detects your server version, installs Map Clear alongside its required dependencies, and keeps the add-on updated automatically so you never have to chase a new jar file again.
Why Server Owners Keep It Running
The real value of Map Clear is time. Manually rebuilding an arena after every match eats hours that could go into new content, events, or community management. With automated resets, your players never see a broken map, your staff never scramble to fix one, and your server uptime stays consistent. The WorldGuard exemption system adds a layer of safety that makes the automation trustworthy rather than risky.
Whether you run a single PVP arena or a full network of minigames, Map Clear turns region maintenance into a background task. Set your intervals, take your snapshots, and get back to building the parts of your server that players actually remember.