Keila for
faster servers.
Keila is a performance-optimized fork of Leaf and Purpur built for Minecraft servers that need Paper compatibility, sharper defaults, and less overhead in the paths players actually feel.
Java 21+ · Paper plugin ecosystem · GPL-3.0
upstream
fork layer
perf layer
ship layer
What's different
Paper-compatible,
but tuned for throughput.
Keila starts from the Leaf/Purpur lineage and keeps the server focused on practical wins: lower tick overhead, saner defaults, and optimization work that does not break the plugin surface.
hot-path focusedOperators still get the Paper-family shape they know: existing plugin workflows, recognizable configuration, and a fork that can be evaluated without relearning the whole stack.
Paper ecosystemDefaults are selected for busy servers instead of blank test worlds, with tame.gg-owned patches sitting on top of the upstream stack.
Changes are meant to be validated with real build and patch-apply proof, keeping Keila honest as upstream Paper-family patches move.
The code lives under the tame.gg organization so server owners can inspect the fork, follow patch history, and build it themselves.
Getting started
Clone, patch,
and benchmark.
Keila is hosted under the tame.gg GitHub organization.
git clone https://github.com/tame-gg/keila.git
cd keila
Use the repo's Gradle/paperweight workflow so upstream patches, generated sources, and the final server artifact stay in sync.
The point is practical performance. Validate the fork with your plugins, player load, and tick profile before rolling it out.