Release Notes

Track all updates, improvements, and fixes made to Vartolo Minecraft Bridge.

v2.0.0 August 18, 2026

v2.0.0 - The Dedicated Server Studio & Mega Features Update

Our biggest update yet! You can now launch and manage your own dedicated Minecraft server with your friends in 1 click, install mods and plugins directly in-app, and enjoy complete control over your worlds.

  • auto_awesome Brand-New Modern Interface: Completely redesigned dark glassmorphism UI with responsive tabs, rich visual feedback, and intuitive controls.
  • sports_esports Dedicated Server Studio: Run and manage PaperMC, Purpur, Fabric, Forge, and Vanilla servers directly in the background.
  • download_for_offline Automatic Java Runtime Manager: Seamlessly detects, downloads, and isolates the correct official Java version (8/17/21) per server version.
  • terminal Interactive Live Console: Real-time colored terminal with live logs, instant command execution, and search filter.
  • code Smart Command Autocomplete: Intelligent / command suggestions supporting online player names with arrow and Tab navigation.
  • face Live Player Manager & Head Avatars: 3D player head avatars with 1-click OP, gamemode switching, kick, ban, and teleport actions.
  • extension Modrinth Addons & Mods Hub: Search, browse, and 1-click install plugins, mods, and modpacks directly from Modrinth.
  • public World Manager & Custom Seeds: Custom seed generator, terrain type selector (Default, Superflat, Large Biomes, Amplified), and instant singleplayer world importer.
  • history 1-Click World Snapshots: Create, restore, and delete complete world backups in seconds.
  • palette Visual MOTD Colorizer: 16-color palette picker with formatting tools and live Minecraft Multiplayer server list preview.
  • restart_alt Server Factory Reset: Complete 1-click clean-slate reset to wipe server data and start fresh safely.
  • group Max Players Room Limit: Configure custom guest limits (2 to 50 players) for your LAN rooms.
  • lan Direct Connect Fallback: Automatic port 25565 binding with 1-click localhost direct copy for guest players.
  • shield Security & Sandboxing Protection: Strict Zip Slip defense, malicious executable blocking, trusted domain verification, and isolated AppData storage.
  • aspect_ratio Dynamic Window Scaling: Adaptive window resizing between compact LAN Bridge (540x700) and spacious Server Studio (1060x740).
  • volume_up Comprehensive Sound Engine: Rich procedural audio cues across all user actions with a global mute toggle.
  • energy_savings_leaf Auto-Idle Resource Saver: Automatic chunk saving and low-power sleep when 0 players are connected to preserve CPU and RAM.
  • speed Dynamic MTU (1280B) & Low Jitter: Optimized packet chunking to eliminate packet loss and jitter in multiplayer sessions.
  • sentiment_satisfied Clear & Helpful Notifications: User-friendly messages and guided tips whenever connection or setup issues occur.
v1.1.1 August 16, 2026

v1.1.1 - Security & Networking Update

A comprehensive update with major security hardening, dynamic MTU networking, sound notifications, and UI improvements.

  • shield Major security hardening across the updater, binary loader, and internal networking.
  • check_circle Dynamic MTU packet sizing (1280B) for ultra-smooth gameplay and zero packet loss.
  • check_circle Pleasant sound notifications on player join/leave, room readiness, and errors with a mute toggle.
  • check_circle Fixed multiplayer connection and server list ping issues ensuring seamless world joining.
  • info Room code is hidden by default (Streamer Mode) with a quick reveal toggle and Paste & Join button.
v1.1.0 August 10, 2026

v1.1.0 - The Stability Update

This update is all about making the experience smoother and more reliable - fewer disconnects, faster startup, and a smaller download.

  • check_circle Your session now recovers automatically if your internet blips for a second - no more getting kicked out of the game.
  • check_circle The app is now ~40MB smaller and opens noticeably faster.
  • check_circle If the app runs into an issue, it silently reports it to us so we can fix it without you needing to do anything.
  • build Fixed a packaging bug that affected some Linux and macOS users.
  • shield General security and stability improvements under the hood.
  • system_update The app now checks for updates automatically and notifies you when a new version is ready to download.
v1.0.0 July 30, 2026

v1.0.0 - First Release

The very first public version of Vartolo Minecraft Bridge.

  • fiber_manual_record Host your Minecraft world and invite friends with a single code - no port forwarding or accounts needed.
  • fiber_manual_record Works with all Minecraft Java Edition versions, mods included.
  • fiber_manual_record A clean, simple desktop app for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
  • fiber_manual_record Invite multiple friends to the same world at once.
  • fiber_manual_record Automatic update notifications when a new version is available.