Proxy Modes

Infrarust offers different proxy modes to adapt to your specific needs. Each mode has its own characteristics and use cases.

Overview

Available Modes

ClientOnly

• Verifies client authenticity
• Compatible with plugin system
• Server in online_mode=false

Offline

• Client/server relay with packet reading
• Plugin support
• No authenticity verification
• Server in online_mode=false

Passthrough

• Simple forwarding mode
• Optimal performance
• Routing based on initial handshake

Full

WARNING

This mode is currently non-functional due to technical limitations with Minecraft's authentication protocol.

• Attempted support for plugins + complete authentication
• Incompatible with Minecraft's shared secret system

Comparison Table

Feature	ClientOnly	Offline	Passthrough	Full
Authentication	✅	❌	➖	❌
Plugin Support*	✅	✅	❌	❌
Performance	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	❌
Server Online Mode	❌	❌	✅	✅

*System not implemented yet

Choosing a Mode

• For a simple and performant proxy: Use Passthrough mode
• For Cracked Servers: Use Offline mode
• For Security: Use ClientOnly mode

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Check the detailed documentation of each mode for more information about their configuration and usage.