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Minecraft command list
Every Minecraft command in one place. Browse all 50 slash commands below — from beginner essentials like /tp and /give to advanced tools like /execute and /scoreboard. Each command has a plain-English explanation, the exact syntax, copy-paste examples, common mistakes and a live animated demo.
New to commands? Make sure cheats are enabled in your world (or that you have operator status on a server), then open the chat with T (or /) and type the command. Use the search below to jump straight to the one you need.
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🌱 Beginner commands
Your first commands. Safe, simple, instant wins.
- 🌀/tpBeginnerMove yourself or someone else anywhere in the world - instantly.
- 🎁/giveBeginnerDrop any item straight into a player's inventory.
- 🎮/gamemodeBeginnerFlip between Survival, Creative, Adventure, and Spectator.
- 🕐/timeBeginnerSet or skip the time of day in an instant.
- 📢/sayBeginnerSend a message to everyone on the server, shown with your name.
- ❓/helpBeginnerList all commands or see how to use a specific one.
- 🌱/seedBeginnerReveal the seed that generated your world.
- 🛏️/spawnpointBeginnerChoose where a player respawns after dying.
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🧰 Utility commands
Everyday tools that make building easier.
- ⚗️/effectUtilityGive players powers like speed, strength, or night vision.
- ☠️/killUtilityInstantly remove mobs, items, or players from the world.
- 🧹/clearUtilityWipe items from a player's inventory - all of them, or just one.
- 🟢/xpUtilityGive or set experience points and levels for any player.
- ✉️/msgUtilitySend a private message only the target can see.
- ✨/enchantUtilityAdd an enchantment to the item a player is holding.
- 🧭/locateUtilityFind the closest structure, biome, or point of interest near you.
- 💥/damageUtilityDeal a set amount of damage to a player or mob.
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🛡️ Admin commands
Run the server. Manage players and the world.
- 📜/gameruleAdminChange how the world behaves - keep items, freeze time, and more.
- 💀/difficultyAdminDecide how dangerous the world is, from peaceful to hard.
- 🛡️/opAdminGive a player operator powers so they can run commands too.
- 🌦️/weatherAdminSummon sunshine, rain, or a full thunderstorm.
- 📋/listAdminShow every player currently connected to the server.
- 🌍/setworldspawnAdminSet the shared spawn point new players appear at.
- 👢/kickAdminDisconnect a player from the server, with an optional reason.
- 🚫/banAdminPermanently bar a player from joining the server.
- 🕊️/pardonAdminRemove a player from the ban list so they can rejoin.
- 📋/whitelistAdminManage the list of players allowed onto the server.
- 🟦/worldborderAdminSet how big the playable world border is, optionally over time.
- 🛑/stopAdminSafely save the world and shut the server down.
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✨ Fun commands
Spawn chaos, summon mobs, bend the rules.
- 🐲/summonFunConjure mobs, animals, or items anywhere you like.
- 🎆/particleFunPaint the air with hearts, flames, sparkles, and more.
- 🔊/playsoundFunTrigger any in-game sound for a player - perfect for surprises.
- 🪧/titleFunFlash large titles and subtitles across a player's screen.
- 🎭/meFunDescribe what you're doing in third person, like an emote.
- 🐴/rideFunMake one entity ride another, or dismount it.
- 💬/tellrawFunSend colorful, formatted text to players using JSON.
- 🩸/bossbarFunCreate and control the colorful bar at the top of the screen.
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⚙️ Advanced commands
Power tools. Chain logic and automate the world.
- 🧠/executeAdvancedThe Swiss-army command - run other commands as anyone, anywhere, if a condition is met.
- 🧮/scoreboardAdvancedCreate objectives and keep score - the foundation of mini-games.
- 🧱/fillAdvancedPlace a whole rectangle of blocks at once - instant walls and floors.
- ⬛/setblockAdvancedDrop a single block at an exact spot - even ones you can't craft.
- 🧬/cloneAdvancedCopy a box of blocks from one place to another.
- 🎒/itemAdvancedReplace or modify the item in a specific inventory or equipment slot.
- 🛡️/teamAdvancedCreate teams to color names, control friendly fire, and more.
- 🏷️/tagAdvancedAttach invisible labels to entities to target them later.
- 🎚️/triggerAdvancedLet non-op players change their own enabled objective score.
- 🧬/dataAdvancedView or change the hidden NBT data of entities and blocks.
- 📜/functionAdvancedRun a list of commands stored in a datapack function file.
- ⏳/scheduleAdvancedRun a datapack function after a set amount of time.
- 🏆/advancementAdvancedGive or take away advancements from players.
- 📊/attributeAdvancedChange stats like speed, health, or attack damage on entities.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you use commands in Minecraft?
- Open the chat with the T key (or press / to start a command), type the slash command such as /tp or /give, then press Enter. Commands only work if cheats are enabled in your world or you have operator (op) status on a server.
- How do you turn on cheats so commands work?
- When creating a new world, switch "Allow Cheats" on. For an existing Java world, open it to LAN and enable cheats; on Bedrock, toggle cheats in the world settings. On a multiplayer server you need to be made an operator with the /op command.
- Do Minecraft commands work on both Java and Bedrock Edition?
- Most core commands like /tp, /give, /gamemode and /effect exist on both editions, but the exact syntax and some commands differ between Java and Bedrock. Always check which edition a command example is written for.
- How many commands are there in Minecraft?
- Minecraft has dozens of slash commands. This list covers the 50 most useful ones, each with a plain-English explanation, the exact syntax, copy-paste examples and a live visual demo.
- Can you use commands without cheats turned on?
- No. Standard commands and command blocks require cheats to be enabled, or operator status on a server. Without them the game blocks the command and shows an "unknown or incomplete command" or permission error.