/me
Describe what you're doing in third person, like an emote.
Overview
What is the /me command?
The /me command broadcasts an action message in third person, shown as '* PlayerName does something' in chat. It's a roleplay and emote staple, letting players narrate actions rather than speak.
Like /say it expands target selectors, so you can reference nearby players inside the action text.
When to use it: Use /me to post a third-person action or emote in chat, common in roleplay servers.
At a glance
Syntax
/me <action>See it
What it does
Anatomy
Every part, explained
- 1
/meNarrates an action with your name.
- 2
<action>What you're doing, shown after your name.
Your turn
Try it yourself
Copy & paste
Examples
/me waves to the crowdShows: * Steve waves to the crowd.
/me jumps for joyAdd some flair to chat.
/me found @pSelectors expand to player names.
Avoid these
Common mistakes
/me/me dancesYou must include an action to narrate.
/say * waves/me wavesUse /me for emotes - it adds the star and your name.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
- What does the /me command do in Minecraft?
- It posts a third-person action message, e.g. /me waves shows as '* Steve waves' in chat.
- How is /me different from /say?
- /say prints a plain [name] message; /me formats it as a narrated action prefixed with an asterisk.
- Can you use selectors in /me?
- Yes — selectors like @p are replaced with player names inside the action text.
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