# Slimefun 4
Looking for the download link? [**Click here**](https://github.com/Slimefun/Slimefun4/blob/master/README.md#download-slimefun-4)
Slimefun is a plugin which aims to turn your Spigot Server into a modpack without ever installing a single mod. It offers everything you could possibly imagine. From Backpacks to Jetpacks! Slimefun lets every player decide on their own how much they want to dive into Magic or Tech.
We got everything from magical wands to nuclear reactors.
We feature a magical altar, an electric power grid and even item transport systems.
This project originally started back in 2013 and has grown ever since.
From one single person working on this plugin back then, we grew to a community of thousands of players and over 100 contributors to this project.
It currently adds over **500 new items and recipes** to Minecraft ([Read more about the history of this project](https://github.com/Slimefun/Slimefun4/wiki/Slimefun-in-a-nutshell)).
But it also comes with a lot of Addons too!
Check out our [Addons](https://github.com/Slimefun/Slimefun4/wiki/Addons), you may find exactly what you were looking for.
### :compass: Quick navigation
* **[Download Slimefun4](#download-slimefun-4)**
* **[Screenshots](#screenshots)**
* **[Discord Support Server](#discord)**
* **[Bug Tracker](https://github.com/Slimefun/Slimefun4/issues)**
* **[Wiki](https://github.com/Slimefun/Slimefun4/wiki)**
* **[FAQ](https://github.com/Slimefun/Slimefun4/wiki/FAQ)**
* **[How to contribute](https://github.com/Slimefun/Slimefun4/blob/master/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md)**
## Download Slimefun 4
(See also: [How to install Slimefun](https://github.com/Slimefun/Slimefun4/wiki/Installing-Slimefun))
**Due to [Spigot's abandonce of the Bukkit API](https://www.spigotmc.org/threads/spigot-bungeecord-1-16-1.447405/#post-3852349), Slimefun is no longer able to work on CraftBukkit, please switch over to Spigot or Paper if you haven't already.**
Slimefun 4 can be downloaded **for free** on our builds page.
We currently provide two distinct versions of Slimefun, development builds and "stable" builds.
Here is a full summary of the differences between the two different versions of Slimefun.
| | development (latest) | "stable" |
| ------------------ | -------- | -------- |
| **Minecraft version(s)** | :video_game: **1.13.\* - 1.16.\*** | :video_game: **1.13.\* - 1.16.\*** |
| **automatic updates** | :heavy_check_mark: | :heavy_check_mark: |
| **frequent updates** | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: |
| **latest content** | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: |
| **Discord support** | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: |
| **Bug Reports** | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: |
| **testing before release** | :x: | :heavy_check_mark: |
| **change logs** | :x: | :memo: **[change log](https://github.com/Slimefun/Slimefun4/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md)** |
| **Download link** | :floppy_disk: **[download latest](https://thebusybiscuit.github.io/builds/TheBusyBiscuit/Slimefun4/master/)** | :floppy_disk: **[download "stable"](https://thebusybiscuit.github.io/builds/TheBusyBiscuit/Slimefun4/stable/)** |
**:exclamation: We wholeheartedly recommend you to use _development builds_, they are the most recent version of Slimefun and also receive the most frequent updates!**
Here's why...
"Stable" builds do not receive frequent updates or fast patches. As time goes on, bugs are fixed but it will take some time until these fixes make it into a "stable" build. We will also not accept or review any bug reports from "stable" builds. They are in fact just old development builds that seemed to run fine without any __major__ issues.
**Why use a "stable" build then?**
While "stable" builds most definitely contain more bugs than development builds due to their very slow update schedule. you can be sure that they will not include __game-breaking__ issues, but rest assured that development builds almost never contain such issues either. If your server or business however heavily depends on a version of Slimefun that does not change/update a lot, you are forgiven if you choose the "stable" branch. But development builds will bring you the best experience, both in terms of features and bug fixes.
**What exactly are these "stable" builds then and why do you put them in quotes?**
"Stable" builds are literally just outdated development builds that seemed to run fine without any __major__ issues. But they are far from bug-free hence why actually calling them stable would be hypocritical. However these builds can only really stay "stable" if there are enough people using development builds and report any bugs they come across. Otherwise potential issues may go unnoticed and slip into a "stable" build. Again, we really recommend you to choose the development builds. But since a few people really wanted "stable" builds, they are now an option too.
Well, we asked some users on our [Discord server](#discord) to send us some screenshots, so see for yourself:
| Reactors and electricity | Awesome factories | Magic and Altars |
| :-------------------------------------------: | :--------------------------------------: | :----------------------------------------: |
| ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Slimefun/Slimefun-Wiki/master/images/showcase1.png) | ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Slimefun/Slimefun-Wiki/master/images/showcase6.png) | ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Slimefun/Slimefun-Wiki/master/images/showcase5.png) |
| *Screenshot provided by HamtaBot#0001* | *Screenshot provided by Piͭxͪeͤl (mnb)#5049* | *Screenshot provided by Kilaruna#4981* |
| ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Slimefun/Slimefun-Wiki/master/images/showcase4.png) | ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Slimefun/Slimefun-Wiki/master/images/showcase3.png) | ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Slimefun/Slimefun-Wiki/master/images/showcase2.png) |
| *Screenshot provided by GalaxyKat11#3816* | *Screenshot provided by TamThan#7987* | *Screenshot provided by Kilaruna#4981* |
## Discord
You can find Slimefun's community on Discord and connect with **over 2500** users of this plugin from all over the world.
Click the badge down below to join the server for suggestions/questions or other discussions about this plugin.
We are also hosting a community event every so often, join us to find out more.
**Important**: We do **not** accept bug reports on discord, please use our [Issue Tracker](https://github.com/Slimefun/Slimefun4/issues) to submit bug reports!
Due to the sheer size of this discord server, we need to enforce some [important rules](https://github.com/Slimefun/Slimefun4/wiki/Discord-Rules).
Not following these rules can lead to a kick or even a ban from the server.