💾First Install

Get InfiniteShops up and running on your server in minutes!

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Prerequisites

Before installing InfiniteShops, ensure you have the following:

Requirement	Details
Server Software	Spigot, Paper, or any fork (1.20 - 1.21.x)
Java	Java 17 or higher
ProtocolLib	Download here
Vault	Download here
Economy Plugin	EssentialsX, CMI, or any Vault-compatible economy

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Step 1: Download Required Plugins

ProtocolLib (Required)

1. Download the latest version from SpigotMC

2. Place ProtocolLib.jar in your plugins/ folder

Vault (Required)

1. Download the latest version from SpigotMC

2. Place Vault.jar in your plugins/ folder

Economy Plugin

Install one of these economy plugins:

• EssentialsX (recommended)

• CMI

• Any Vault-compatible economy

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Step 2: Install InfiniteShops

1. Download InfiniteShops.jar from SpigotMC

2. Place it in your plugins/ folder

3. Restart your server (not reload!)

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Step 3: Verify Installation

After server restart, check your console for:

[InfiniteShops] Enabling InfiniteShops
[InfiniteShops] Successfully hooked into Vault economy
[InfiniteShops] InfiniteShops has been enabled!

You can also run /ishop in-game to verify the plugin is working.

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Step 4: Initial Setup

Open the Main Menu

Use one of these commands:

• /shop - Opens the main shop menu

• /ishop - Opens admin controls

Default Files Created

InfiniteShops will generate the following files in plugins/InfiniteShops/:

InfiniteShops/
├── config.yml           # Main configuration
├── messages.yml         # All plugin messages
├── permissions.yml      # Permission definitions
├── shops/               # Shop category files
│   └── example.yml
├── blackmarket/         # Black market configuration
├── dailyshop/          # Daily shop settings
├── currencies/          # Custom currency definitions
└── loot/               # Loot crate configurations

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Optional Features

Enable additional features by installing optional plugins:

NPC Shops

Install Citizens to create NPC-based shops:

/ishop npc create <name>

Holograms

Install one of these for shop holograms:

• DecentHolograms (recommended)

• HolographicDisplays

• CMI Holograms

Custom Items

Support for custom item plugins:

• ItemsAdder

• Oraxen

• Nexo

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Quick Start Commands

Command	Description
/shop	Open the main shop menu
/ishop help	View all admin commands
/ishop reload	Reload configuration files
/ishop editor	Open the in-game shop editor

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Troubleshooting

Plugin Not Loading

1. Check Java version: java -version (must be 17+)

2. Verify ProtocolLib is installed

3. Check for errors in console

Economy Not Working

1. Ensure Vault is installed

2. Verify your economy plugin is loaded

3. Check /vault-info for economy status

Shops Not Opening

1. Check player permissions

2. Verify shop files are valid YAML

3. Use /ishop reload after changes

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Tips

1. Start simple - Get basic shops working before adding advanced features

2. Test on local server - Configure everything before going live

3. Backup configs - Always backup before major changes

4. Read the docs - This wiki covers all features in detail

5. Use tab completion - Commands support tab completion for easy use

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Next Steps

Now that InfiniteShops is installed, you can:

1. Configure your shops

2. Set up the Black Market

3. Create NPC merchants

4. Configure currencies

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