/compute
Evaluates a number provider (a random range or formula) and prints the result. Its basic form is /compute block <computePos> float <provider>; it has 9 syntax forms and 4 arguments. Permission: Cheats / op 2.
/compute syntax
Game dataEvery form the game accepts. Words in <angle brackets> are arguments you fill in; everything else is typed as is.
/compute block <computePos> float <provider>/compute block <computePos> float <provider> <scale>/compute block <computePos> integer <provider>/compute default float <provider>/compute default float <provider> <scale>/compute default integer <provider>/compute entity <computeTarget> float <provider>/compute entity <computeTarget> float <provider> <scale>/compute entity <computeTarget> integer <provider>/compute arguments
What each argument expects, with the limits the game enforces.
| Argument | Expects | Limits |
|---|---|---|
<computePos> | Block coordinates (x y z, ~ relative, ^ local) | — |
<provider> | Number provider ID | — |
<scale> | Number | — |
<computeTarget> | Target selector or player name (@s, @p, @a, @e, @r) | one target |
Other commands
Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this
Evaluates a number provider (a random range or formula) and prints the result. It has 9 syntax forms and can be run by: Cheats / op 2.
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/compute FAQ (Java 26.3)
What does /compute do in Minecraft?
Evaluates a number provider (a random range or formula) and prints the result.
What is the syntax of /compute?
The basic form is /compute block <computePos> float <provider>. All forms are listed above.
Do you need cheats for /compute?
Yes: Cheats / op 2. In singleplayer turn on Allow Cheats (or open to LAN with cheats).