IPDynamic 1.0.0 - The Rebirth Update

A complete rewrite from the ground up.

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What's New

This isn't just an update — it's a complete rebuild of IPDynamic with professional architecture, better performance, and features that actually work.

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Major Changes

Database System

• NEW: SQLite database replaces JSON files
• NEW: WAL mode for better concurrent access
• NEW: Auto-adaptive schema (automatic updates, no data loss)
• REMOVED: JSON file storage (prone to corruption)

Performance

• NEW: Kotlin Coroutines for true async operations
• NEW: Zero TPS impact - all operations are non-blocking
• NEW: In-memory caching for bans and whitelist
• IMPROVED: GeoIP lookups are now fully asynchronous

IP Banning

• NEW: OP1 mode (192.168.1.*) - blocks ~256 IPs
• NEW: OP2 mode (192.168.*.*) - blocks ~65,536 IPs
• NEW: Temporary bans with duration support (30m, 12h, 7d, 4w)
• NEW: Automatic expired ban cleanup
• NEW: Custom ban screen for kicked players
• CHANGED: Replaced CIDR notation with simpler OP1/OP2 system

Alt Detection

• IMPROVED: Smart detection using UUID + Username verification
• IMPROVED: Works correctly on both online and offline mode servers
• FIXED: False positives when same player had different UUIDs

Whitelist System

• NEW: Mojang API UUID verification
• NEW: Dual verification (UUID + Username)
• NEW: Reason field when adding players
• IMPROVED: Reliable bypass for whitelisted players

Permissions

• NEW: Granular permission system (10+ permissions)
• NEW: Per-command permissions for fine-tuned access
• NEW: Tab completion respects permissions
• NEW: Help menu shows only available commands
• CHANGED: No longer requires OP for everything

Configuration

• NEW: messages.yml - fully customizable messages
• NEW: Custom ban screen design
• NEW: Placeholder support ({player}, {ip}, {reason}, etc.)
• REMOVED: Multiple language files (single English messages.yml)
• REMOVED: Discord webhook integration (may return in future)

Commands

• NEW: /ipdy check <player> - Complete player profile
• NEW: /ipdy history <player> - Connection history
• NEW: /ipdy alts <player> - Alt account detection
• NEW: /ipdy ip <address> - Lookup accounts by IP
• NEW: /ipdy ban <op1|op2> <ip> [reason] [duration]
• NEW: /ipdy unban <pattern>
• NEW: /ipdy banlist - View active bans
• NEW: /ipdy whitelist <add|remove|list>
• NEW: /ipdy stats - Plugin statistics
• NEW: /ipdy reload - Reload configuration
• CHANGED: Command aliases: /ipdy, /ipd

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Technical Details

• Language: Kotlin 1.9
• Async: MCCoroutine for Bukkit
• Database: SQLite with JDBC
• API: Paper API (compatible with Spigot)

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Compatibility

Version	Status
1.17.x - 1.21.x	✅ Supported
1.13.x - 1.16.x	🔜 Coming Soon

Requirements:

• Java 17 or higher
• Paper or Spigot server

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Migration Notice

⚠️ This version is NOT compatible with the old DEV version.

The entire data structure has changed. If upgrading:

1. Backup your old IPDynamic folder
2. Delete the old IPDynamic folder
3. Install the new IPDynamic.jar
4. Restart your server

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Permissions

ipdynamic.*           - Full access (default: op)
ipdynamic.check       - /ipdy check
ipdynamic.history     - /ipdy history
ipdynamic.alts        - /ipdy alts
ipdynamic.ip          - /ipdy ip
ipdynamic.ban         - /ipdy ban
ipdynamic.unban       - /ipdy unban
ipdynamic.banlist     - /ipdy banlist
ipdynamic.whitelist   - /ipdy whitelist
ipdynamic.stats       - /ipdy stats
ipdynamic.reload      - /ipdy reload

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Known Issues

• None at this time

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What's Next

• Support for 1.13.x - 1.16.x
• Discord webhook integration
• Web panel for management
• Import tool for old DEV version data

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Thank you for using IPDynamic!

If you encounter any issues, please report them on GitHub.