# Betrock++: reimplementing the Minecraft Beta 1.7.x server

> Betrock++ reimplements the Minecraft Beta 1.7.x server in C++, aiming to replace the Java server while prioritizing compatibility. Its source covers packet handling, player sessions, world behavior and server commands, and the project allows extensions.

- Type: Case study
- Targets: Game
- Category: Independent reconstruction cases
- Relationship: Independent reconstruction project
- Sources reviewed: 2026-11-07
- Added to the catalog: 2026-11-09
- Original resource: <https://github.com/OpenBetaGroup/BetrockPlusPlus>
- Primary source: <https://github.com/OpenBetaGroup/BetrockPlusPlus/blob/446e291c45b225d9f9dfaa6eba45cedcdcf89bc8/README.md>
- Catalog page: <https://awesomerea.org/resources/betrockplusplus-case/>
- Record JSON: <https://awesomerea.org/resources/betrockplusplus-case/record.json>
- Chinese version: [简体中文](https://awesomerea.org/zh/resources/betrockplusplus-case/index.md)

## Requirements & limits

- **Prerequisites:** C++23 and CMake 3.25 or later for building.
- **Limits:** The add-on C ABI is described as early and unstable.
- **License:** AGPL-3.0 license.

## Primary sources

1. <https://github.com/OpenBetaGroup/BetrockPlusPlus/blob/446e291c45b225d9f9dfaa6eba45cedcdcf89bc8/README.md>
2. <https://github.com/OpenBetaGroup/BetrockPlusPlus/blob/446e291c45b225d9f9dfaa6eba45cedcdcf89bc8/CMakeLists.txt>

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