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+# Hytale Plugin Template
+
+A ready-to-use starting point for creating Hytale server plugins with Java, _or Kotlin_. If you've
+been using the Asset Editor and want to start writing server-side logic — custom commands, event
+handling, gameplay systems — this is the simplest place to begin.
+
+## How to start?
+
+1. Copy the template by downloading it or using the "Use this template" button.
+2. [Configure or Install the Java SDK](https://hytalemodding.dev/en/docs/guides/plugin/setting-up-env)
+   to use the latest 25 from JetBrains or similar.
+3. Open the project in your favorite IDE, we
+   recommend [IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/download).
+4. Optionally, run `./gradlew` if your IDE does not automtically synchronizes.
+5. Run the devserver with the Run Configuration created, or `./gradlew devServer`.
+
+> On Windows, use `.\gradlew.bat` instead of `./gradlew`, this script is here to run the
+> Gradle without you needing to install the tooling itself, only the Java is required.
+
+With that you will be prompted in the output to authorize your server, and then you can start
+developing your plugin while the server is live reloading the code changes.
+
+From here,
+the [HytaleModding guides](https://hytalemodding.dev/en/docs/guides/plugin/build-and-test) cover
+more details!
+
+## Scaffoldit Plugin
+
+While there are multiple plugins made for Hytale, the template currently uses a zero-boilerplate one
+where you only need the absolute minimum to start. However, you do have access to everything as
+normal if you know what you are doing.
+
+For in-depth configuration, you can visit the [ScaffoldIt Plugin Docs](https://scaffoldit.dev).
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+- **Gradle sync fails in IntelliJ** –
+  _Check that Java 25 is installed and configured under File → Project Structure → SDKs._
+- **Build fails with missing dependencies** –
+  _Run `./gradlew build --refresh-dependencies`. Make sure you have internet access!_
+- **Permission denied on `./gradlew`** –
+  _Run `chmod +x gradlew` (macOS/Linux)._
+- **Hot-reload doesn't work** –
+  _Verify you're using JetBrains Runtime, not a regular JDK._
+
+## Resources
+
+- [Hytale Modding Guides](https://hytalemodding.dev)
+- [Hytale Modding Discord](https://discord.gg/hytalemodding)
+- [ScaffoldIt Plugin Docs](https://scaffoldit.dev)
+
+## License
+
+Add your own after copying the template, though we recommend using MIT, BSD, or Apache to keep
+the modding community open!
diff --git a/build.gradle.kts b/build.gradle.kts
index 2bd2a51..f961f20 100644
--- a/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/build.gradle.kts
@@ -1,15 +1,11 @@
-plugins {
-    java
-}
-
-group = "dev.hytalemodding"
-version = "0.0.1"
-
+/**
+ * NOTE: This is entirely optional and basics can be done in `settings.gradle.kts`
+ */
 
 repositories {
-    mavenCentral()
+    // Any external repositories besides: MavenLocal, MavenCentral, HytaleMaven, and CurseMaven
 }
 
 dependencies {
-    // Any dependency you also want to include
+    // Any external dependency you also want to include
 }
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diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
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@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+org.gradle.daemon=true
+org.gradle.parallel=true
+# Turn the following on once you finished changing your settings/build:
+# org.gradle.configuration-cache=true
+# org.gradle.caching=true
+
+# Optional Hytale location for the Assets.zip resolution:
+# hytale.home_path=...
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diff --git a/settings.gradle.kts b/settings.gradle.kts
index ee7832b..1480fba 100644
--- a/settings.gradle.kts
+++ b/settings.gradle.kts
@@ -2,13 +2,24 @@ rootProject.name = "dev.hytalemodding"
 
 plugins {
     // See documentation on https://scaffoldit.dev
-    id("dev.scaffoldit") version "0.2.2"
+    id("dev.scaffoldit") version "0.2.4"
 }
 
-//
-// Automatically configures the builds, but you can switch scripts if you wish!
-//
+// Would you like to do a split project?
+// Create a folder named "common", then configure details with `common { }`
+
 hytale {
+    usePatchline("release")
+    useVersion("+")
+
+    repositories {
+        // Any external repositories besides: MavenLocal, MavenCentral, HytaleMaven, and CurseMaven
+    }
+
+    dependencies {
+        // Any external dependency you also want to include
+    }
+
     manifest {
         Group = "HytaleModding"
         Name = "ExamplePlugin"