/give
Gives items to players. Its basic form is /give <targets> <item>; it has 2 syntax forms and 3 arguments. Permission: Cheats / op 2.
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/give syntax
Game dataEvery form the game accepts. Words in <angle brackets> are arguments you fill in; everything else is typed as is.
/give <targets> <item>/give <targets> <item> <count>/give examples
Ready-to-paste examples (cheats on). @s is you, @p the nearest player, @a everyone, @e every entity.
/give @s minecraft:diamond 64- 64 diamonds for yourself.
/give @p minecraft:diamond_sword[enchantments={"minecraft:sharpness":5}]- A diamond sword with Sharpness V for the nearest player.
/give @a minecraft:cooked_beef 16- 16 steak for every player.
/give arguments
What each argument expects, with the limits the game enforces.
| Argument | Expects | Limits |
|---|---|---|
<targets> | Target selector or player name (@s, @p, @a, @e, @r) | players only · one or more |
<item> | Item ID with optional [components] | — |
<count> | Whole number | at least 1 |
Gives items to players. It has 2 syntax forms and can be run by: Cheats / op 2.
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/give FAQ (Java 26.3)
What does /give do in Minecraft?
Gives items to players.
What is the syntax of /give?
The basic form is /give <targets> <item>. All forms are listed above.
What is an example of /give?
/give @s minecraft:diamond 64 — 64 diamonds for yourself.
Do you need cheats for /give?
Yes: Cheats / op 2. In singleplayer turn on Allow Cheats (or open to LAN with cheats).