
Docker Companion
Server and Docker are best friends now!
About this Mod
This mod makes dedicated server more friendly for docker usecases, allowing easily create isolated server setup within seconds without using bloated third-party images and pieces of software.
It can:
- auto-op players from SERVER_OPERATORS env varibale
- handles process signals correctly and gracefully shut-down server process
example Dockerfile
Note, entrypoint must exec java binary in order to handle signals properly and have nice graceful shutdown.
FROM eclipse-temurin:25-jre-alpine-3.23 AS server-build
RUN mkdir /server && apk update && apk add wget
WORKDIR /server
RUN wget -O /installer.jar https://maven.neoforged.net/releases/net/neoforged/neoforge/21.1.217/neoforge-21.1.217-installer.jar
RUN java -jar /installer.jar --installServer
RUN echo "eula=true" > eula.txt
FROM eclipse-temurin:25-jre-alpine-3.23
COPY --from=server-build /server /server
RUN cat <<'EOF' > /server/entrypoint.sh
#/usr/bin/env sh
set -e
USER_ID=${USER_ID:-1000}
GROUP_ID=${GROUP_ID:-1000}
USERNAME=${USERNAME:-appuser}
if ! getent group "$GROUP_ID" >/dev/null 2>&1; then
addgroup -g "$GROUP_ID" "$USERNAME"
fi
if ! id -u "$USER_ID" >/dev/null 2>&1; then
adduser -D -u "$USER_ID" -G "$USERNAME" -s /bin/bash "$USERNAME"
fi
echo "$SERVER_JAVA_OPTS" > user_jvm_args.txt
chown -R "$USER_ID":"$GROUP_ID" .
exec su-exec "$USERNAME" sh -c 'exec java @user_jvm_args.txt @libraries/net/neoforged/neoforge/21.1.217/unix_args.txt'
EOF
RUN chmod +x /server/entrypoint.sh
RUN apk add --no-cache su-exec
WORKDIR /server
CMD ["/server/entrypoint.sh"]
example docker-compose.yml
services:
minecraft-server:
build: ./container
container_name: minecraft-server
stdin_open: true
tty: true
ports:
- "25565:25565"
volumes:
- ./data/mods:/server/mods
- ./data/world:/server/world
environment:
SERVER_JAVA_OPTS: |2
-Xms2G
-Xmx10G
-XX:+UseZGC
-XX:+ZGenerational
-XX:+AlwaysPreTouch
-XX:+UseStringDeduplication
SERVER_OPERATORS: |2
op-player-uuid
another-op-player-uuid
SERVER_PROPERTIES: |2
max-players=20
motd=Welcome to the Minecraft Server!
online-mode=false
difficulty=normal
gamemode=survival
spawn-monsters=true
view-distance=10
white-list=false
pvp=true
generate-structures=true
max-world-size=29999984
enable-query=false
enable-rcon=false
enable-status=false
restart: unless-stopped
Available Versions
How to Install Docker Companion on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Docker Companion". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Docker Companion server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Docker Companion compatible with fabric and neoforge?
Docker Companion officially supports fabric, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Docker Companion – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Docker Companion consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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