ProxyFlow v1.4.0

This is the biggest update for ProxyFlow yet! Version 1.4.0 brings a complete code rewrite, introducing persistent punishments, Discord integration, and significant performance improvements through caching and asynchronous processing.

New Features

• Global StaffChat:

• New command: /staffchat <message> (or alias /sc).

• Toggle Mode: Use /sc without arguments to toggle automatic staff chat mode.

• Works across all backend servers.

• Discord Integration:

• Get notified via Webhook when the proxy blocks a VPN/Bot attack.

• Receive alerts when Maintenance Mode is toggled.

• Fully configurable (colors, titles) and asynchronous.

• Persistent Bans (SQLite):

• Temporary IP bans (Anti-Bot) are now stored in a local SQLite database (database.db).

• Bans now survive a proxy restart! No more attackers re-joining after a reboot.

Security & Performance

• Smart VPN Caching:

• API results from proxycheck.io are now cached in memory for a configurable time (default: 60 min).

• Prevents API rate-limiting and drastically speeds up player joins during high traffic.

• Asynchronous Processing:

• All web requests (Discord, VPN API) and database operations have been moved off the main thread.

• Zero lag: The proxy will never freeze while checking an IP, even if the API is slow.

Technical Changes

• Major Refactor: The codebase has been reorganized into a modular Service/Manager architecture for better stability.
• Java 21 Support: The project is now built against Java 21 for modern velocity environments.
• Dependency Shading: All libraries (Gson, Configurate, SQLite) are now relocated to prevent conflicts with other plugins.

Upgrading from v1.3.0

Your config.yml needs to be updated! Since this update adds new sections for discord, staffchat, and caching, please follow these steps:

1. Stop the proxy.
2. Rename your old config.yml to config.old.yml (or delete it).
3. Start the proxy to let ProxyFlow generate the new configuration file.
4. Copy your API keys and settings back into the new file.