Chunky

⭐ ⭐⭐ (6,177 endorsements) 📥 17.0M downloads 📌 v1.5.3 📅 4/4/2021
🟡 Updated this year

By pop4959 · bukkit

⬇ Download Mod Source: Modrinth ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/23/2026 📅 Created: 4/4/2021

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.0% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #3 of 1560 bukkit mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

✅ Start one or several chunk generation tasks at the same time (if you want to leverage your CPU more)
✅ Pause chunk generation tasks, saving them for later
✅ Shows detailed information such as chunks processed, percent to completion, ETA, chunk processing rate, etc

Chunky

Pre-generates chunks, quickly, efficiently, and safely

Features

  • Start one or several chunk generation tasks at the same time (if you want to leverage your CPU more)
  • Pause chunk generation tasks, saving them for later
  • Shows detailed information such as chunks processed, percent to completion, ETA, chunk processing rate, etc
  • Custom world (https://github.com/pop4959/Chunky/wiki/Shapes), and optional world border support with (https://modrinth.com/plugin/chunkyborder) installed

Permissions

In order to use chunky you will need to either: - Be an operator on a dedicated server. To become an operator, someone with access to the server must run the command op from the server console. - Be in a singleplayer world. In older versions of chunky you may also need to enable cheats for the world. This can be done during world creation, or by using the "Open to LAN" button.

Commands

Task Management

chunky start Starts a new chunk generation task from the current selection
chunky pause Pauses the current chunk generation tasks, and saves progress
chunky continue Continues running current or saved chunk generation tasks
chunky cancel Stops the current chunk generation tasks, and cancels progress

Selection

chunky world Sets the currently selected world
chunky shape Set the (https://github.com/pop4959/Chunky/wiki/Shapes) to generate
chunky center [ ] Sets the current center block location
chunky radius Sets the current radius
chunky worldborder Set the center and radius to match the world border in the selected world
chunky spawn Set the center to the spawn point
chunky corners Set the selection by corner coordinates
chunky pattern Set the preferred generation (https://github.com/pop4959/Chunky/wiki/Patterns)*
chunky selection
Display the current selection

Miscellaneous

chunky silent Toggle displaying update messages
chunky quiet
Set the quiet interval in seconds for update messages
chunky progress
Display pre-generation progress in-game for all tasks
chunky reload
Reloads the configuration
chunky trim
Delete chunks outside selection*

Examples

Generate chunks in a square centered at 0,0 in the overworld with a 1000 block radius ``` chunky radius 1000 chunky start ``` Generate chunks in a circle centered at spawn in the nether with a 1000 block radius ``` chunky world the_nether chunky shape circle chunky spawn chunky radius 1000 chunky start ``` Generate chunks inside a world border centered at 0,0 with a 10000 block radius ``` worldborder center 0 0 worldborder set 20000 chunky worldborder chunky start ```

Links

[Wiki](https://github.com/pop4959/Chunky/wiki) Find up-to-date information about plugin features
[Discord](https://discord.gg/ZwVJukcNQG) Visit the #chunky channel and ask questions
[Crowdin](https://crowdin.com/project/chunky) Help translate the plugin into several languages
[Donate](https://www.paypal.me/pop4959) Support the project if you've found it useful
[bStats](https://bstats.org/plugin/bukkit/Chunky/8211) Check out some cool stats for the plugin
[CodeMC](https://ci.codemc.io/view/Author/job/pop4959/job/Chunky/) Download the latest builds from this mirror
[ChunkyBorder](https://modrinth.com/plugin/chunkyborder) Custom world border addon

Screenshots

Example pre-generated square world with radius 2000
![](https://i.imgur.com/ILvHPaE.png)

Generating 3 worlds simultaneously using a Ryzen 3700X processor + 16GB RAM
![](https://i.imgur.com/VjKrSY0.png)

Partner

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Chunky is a Bukkit plugin that pre-generates chunks quickly and efficiently. It supports multiple concurrent tasks, pause/resume, and detailed progress info. With 6,177 endorsements and 17M downloads, it's a popular tool for server admins. It also integrates with ChunkyBorder for world border support.

✨ Key Features

Start one or several chunk generation tasks at the same time to leverage CPU
Pause chunk generation tasks and save them for later
Shows detailed info: chunks processed, percent complete, ETA, chunk processing rate
Custom world shapes and optional world border support with ChunkyBorder
Commands for task management and selection (start, pause, continue, cancel, world, shape, center, radius, etc.)

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Massive adoption with 6,177 endorsements and 17M downloads
  • Efficient and safe chunk pre-generation with pause/resume
  • Detailed progress tracking helps monitor long tasks

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires operator permissions, limiting use for non-admin players
  • Older versions may need cheats enabled in singleplayer
  • World border support requires an additional plugin (ChunkyBorder)
🎯 Is This For You?
This is for server admins who want to pre-generate chunks to reduce lag and improve performance. It's also useful for players who want to explore a fully generated world without waiting. If you're a casual player, you might not need it unless you're running a server.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use the 'chunky worldborder' command to quickly set the generation area to match your world border
  • Start with a small radius to test the plugin before generating large areas
  • Pause tasks before server restarts to avoid losing progress

📊 Mod Details

Game
Minecraft Plugins
Author
pop4959
Version
1.5.3
Downloads
17,028,229
Endorsements
6,177
Category
bukkit
Created
4/4/2021
Updated
7/23/2026
Game Versions
26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2
Tags
optimization, utility, worldgen

🔧 How to Install Minecraft Plugins Mods

Download from Modrinth. Use Prism Launcher or drop into your mods folder.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minecraft Plugins versions does Chunky support?

The author lists 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.

What is the latest version of Chunky?

Version 1.5.3, published 2026-07-23 with 17.0M downloads recorded at the source.

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