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Welcome to the PackGuard documentation. PackGuard is a reverse proxy for Minecraft Bedrock Edition that detects and blocks resource pack extraction tools using 9 layers of detection.
Everything you need to get PackGuard running — building from source, first-run configuration, deployment options (headless, GUI, Docker), and production recommendations.
Full technical breakdown of all 9 detection layers — fingerprint signal weights, behavioral analysis thresholds, tick rate validation, jitter detection, velocity checks, capability bitmask patterns, and AES-256 content key tracking.
Common questions, false positive tuning, connection issues, performance considerations, and known edge cases.
Players --> PackGuard (:19132) --> BDS (:19133)
PackGuard sits between your players and your Bedrock Dedicated Server. Every connection passes through 9 detection layers that analyze the login handshake, monitor in-game behavior, and track post-session patterns. Ripping tools are blocked before they receive resource pack data. Legitimate players pass through transparently.