# IndieCrew Client for Minecraft Development (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) *Azure Marketplace Edition* **Accelerate Minecraft Plugin & Mod Development on Azure** --- ## **Description of the Offer** **IndieCrew Client** is a pre-configured Ubuntu 20.04 LTS solution optimized for Azure, designed to streamline the development, testing, and deployment of Minecraft plugins and mods. It provides a ready-to-use environment with integrated tools for Spigot, Forge, and Fabric development, along with seamless integration with Azure DevOps and GitHub. The solution includes automated CI/CD pipelines, dependency management, collaboration tools, and deployment automation, all tailored for Minecraft developers. --- ## **Type of User That Benefits from the Offer** - **Minecraft Plugin/Mod Developers**: Solo developers or teams creating custom plugins or mods for Minecraft servers. - **Game Server Administrators**: Hosting providers or server admins managing Minecraft servers and needing custom plugins. - **Open-Source Contributors**: Developers contributing to open-source Minecraft projects who need a standardized development environment. - **Enterprise Teams**: Organizations building Minecraft-based solutions for education, gaming, or other industries. --- ## **Customer Need or Pain Point Addressed** 1. **Complex Setup**: Setting up a development environment for Minecraft plugins/mods can be time-consuming and error-prone. IndieCrew Client provides a pre-configured Ubuntu 20.04 LTS environment, eliminating setup hassles. 2. **Inefficient Workflows**: Manual builds, testing, and deployments slow down development. Automated CI/CD pipelines and Azure integration streamline workflows. 3. **Dependency Management**: Outdated or vulnerable dependencies can compromise security and stability. The solution includes automated dependency scanning and patching. 4. **Lack of Collaboration Tools**: Teams often struggle with inconsistent code reviews and issue tracking. Built-in templates for Azure Boards and GitHub Issues improve collaboration. 5. **Scalability Challenges**: Local development environments may lack the power to handle large projects. Azure’s scalable infrastructure ensures smooth development and testing. --- ## **Key Features** - **Automated CI/CD**: Pre-built Azure Pipelines for compiling plugins/mods, with triggers for Git commits. - **Azure-Optimized Dependency Management**: Scan dependencies with **Azure Security Center** compliance checks and auto-patch vulnerabilities. - **Collaboration Hub**: Built-in templates for Azure Boards issues and pull requests, tailored for Minecraft projects. - **Cloud Deployment**: One-click deployment to Azure-hosted Minecraft servers (VMs or containers). - **Azure Monitor Integration**: Track plugin performance, errors, and server health in real time. - **Documentation Automation**: Generate Markdown docs from code and publish to **Azure Static Web Apps** or GitHub Pages. --- ## **Why IndieCrew Client on Azure?** - **Enterprise-Ready**: Leverage Azure’s scalability, security (ISO/SOC2 compliant), and SLA-backed uptime. - **Cost-Efficient**: Pay only for the Azure resources you use (VMs, storage, networking). - **Ubuntu 20.04 LTS**: A stable, supported OS with security updates through April 2025. - **Hybrid Flexibility**: Develop locally or scale to Azure’s global infrastructure. --- ## **Deployment Options** - **Azure Virtual Machine**: Pre-configured Ubuntu 20.04 image with IndieCrew tools installed. - **Azure Container Instance**: Lightweight Docker container for rapid testing. - **AKS Cluster**: Scale development environments for large teams. --- ## **Pricing** - **Free License**: IndieCrew Client tools are open-source (MIT License). - **Azure Costs**: Only pay for underlying resources (VM, storage, networking). --- **Get Started in Minutes** 1. Deploy from the Azure Marketplace. 2. Connect to your Azure DevOps or GitHub repository. 3. Start building with preloaded templates and pipelines. --- **Tags**: Minecraft, Ubuntu 20.04, Azure DevOps, Spigot, Forge, Fabric, Open Source **Compliance**: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Azure Security Center, MIT License *Optimized for developers. Powered by Azure.*