Console Error Explainer
Paste Minecraft console errors to identify likely Java, YAML, plugin dependency, port binding, memory, database, watchdog, and EULA problems.
Explain Console Errors
Use this explainer for quick triage when the console shows an error and you need the likely category before reading the full stack trace.
For longer startup logs, use the startup log classifier. If the error mentions YAML, check the config with the YAML config checker.
Log Reading Rule
The final shutdown line is rarely the real cause. Look 20 to 80 lines earlier for the first exception, plugin name, or Caused by block.
FAQ
Does this upload my log?
No. The explainer runs in your browser and checks pasted text locally.
What part of the log should I paste?
Paste the first error block, the first Caused by line, and any plugin name shown near the exception.
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