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EnglishWhich Platforms Does Crafty Controller Support and How Is It Accessed?
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Crafty Controller runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac, and you access it through a web browser rather than a desktop app. The panel is a self-hosted web server that is reachable to devices on your local network by default; you can port forward it if you need access from outside that network. Setup is meant to be quick: Linux deployment scripts and Windows executables are provided for supported operating systems, and the project describes the required technical knowledge as “a bit” plus a willingness to learn.
Platform support at a glance
| Platform | What the project provides | Notes from the site |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Deployment scripts | Listed as a supported OS with install counts shown on the homepage |
| Windows | Executables | Listed as a supported OS with install counts shown on the homepage |
| Mac | Cross-platform support | Crafty is described as cross-platform and the site references the Windows/Linux/Mac debate |
The homepage reports 32,991+ Linux installs, 13,918+ Windows installs, and 36,453+ Docker installs, which indicates Docker is also a common way people run it. The site does not publish a step-by-step install guide on the homepage itself; it points to its Docs section and Discord for setup help.
How access works
Crafty’s interface runs as a self-hosted web server. That has two practical consequences:
- Default access is local. Devices on the same network can reach the panel by default, so you manage servers from a browser on your LAN.
- External access is opt-in. To reach the panel from outside your local network, you port forward it. The site presents this as an option, not a default.
Because everything is self-hosted, your data is stored locally on your machine rather than on a shared cloud instance. The project says it uses Argon2 password hashing and defaults to an SSL certificate-secured webserver.
What you can do once you’re in
From the browser interface you can create and run servers, manage players, run commands, change server settings, view and edit server files (there is a built-in file manager), and make backups. The project also highlights managing a large number of Minecraft servers on separate versions as a core use case.
Choosing whether this fits you
Crafty is a reasonable fit if you want a browser-based panel on hardware you control and are comfortable with basic self-hosting concepts such as local network access and, if needed, port forwarding. It is free and open source under GPLv3, with source available on GitLab, and free volunteer support is offered through the project’s Discord.
It is a weaker fit if you want a fully managed hosted service with no local setup, or if you are unwilling to handle network exposure yourself when enabling external access. The site does not state pricing beyond describing the software as free and open source, and it does not detail login restrictions, so treat access requirements as something to confirm in the Docs before you install.