Rcon: A Robust RCON Protocol Library for Java

Purpose

Rcon is a layered RCON (Remote Console) protocol library for Minecraft servers, written in pure Java with no runtime dependencies. It provides reliable remote command execution with automatic multi-packet response handling.

Quick Start

Get started with Rcon in minutes:

• Add the dependency to your project

• Send your first RCON command in 5 minutes

• Understand the layered architecture

Documentation Map

New to Rcon?

Follow this learning path:

1. Add Rcon to your project

   • Installation Guide

2. Quick Start (5 minutes)

   • Quick Start Guide

3. Understand the architecture

   • Architecture Overview

Need Specific Information?

• Guides - Step-by-step tutorials for common tasks

• Core Concepts - Deep dive into library internals

• API Reference - Javadoc and API documentation

Key Features

• Zero Dependencies - Pure Java standard library only

• Thread-Safe - Synchronized request/response matching

• Automatic Multi-Packet Handling - Responses of any size handled transparently

• Configurable Fragment Resolution - ACTIVE_PROBE (default) or TIMEOUT strategies

• Flexible API - Both synchronous and asynchronous command execution

• Robust Error Handling - Custom exception hierarchy for clear error reporting

Version

Current version: 0.2.1