Chunky: Efficient Chunk Pre-generation

Minecraft servers and large single-player worlds frequently encounter performance bottlenecks when players venture into unexplored terrain. The real-time generation of new chunks can strain server resources, resulting in noticeable lag spikes, dropped frames, and an inconsistent gameplay experience. This issue is particularly pronounced for servers with many concurrent players or those running demanding modpacks.

Chunky provides a robust solution to this common problem by enabling proactive chunk pre-generation. Instead of waiting for players to discover new areas, administrators can use Chunky to generate world chunks in advance, ensuring that all frequently accessed or potential exploration zones are ready. This process significantly reduces server load during peak exploration times, stabilizes server TPS (Ticks Per Second), and guarantees a smoother, more reliable experience for all players. It is an essential utility for server owners aiming for optimal performance and players preparing extensive building projects.

• Initiate multiple chunk generation tasks concurrently to maximize CPU utilization and speed up the pre-generation process.
• Pause active generation tasks at any time, saving their progress for continuation later, providing flexibility for server maintenance or other operations.
• Access detailed real-time statistics, including the number of chunks processed, percentage of completion, estimated time remaining, and current chunk processing rate.
• Define custom world shapes for generation, allowing specific areas or patterns to be pre-generated, and offers optional integration with the ChunkyBorder plugin for world border support.

To operate Chunky, specific permissions are required. On a dedicated server, users must possess operator status, which is granted via the server console using the op <username> command. For single-player worlds, Chunky functions without the need for operator permissions, though older versions of the plugin might require cheats to be enabled for the world to access all functionalities.