/item
Replaces or modifies items in inventory and container slots. Its basic form is /item fill block <target> <slots> from block <source> <sourceSlots>; it has 26 syntax forms and 7 arguments. Permission: Cheats / op 2.
/item syntax
Game dataEvery form the game accepts. Words in <angle brackets> are arguments you fill in; everything else is typed as is.
/item fill block <target> <slots> from block <source> <sourceSlots>/item fill block <target> <slots> from entity <source> <sourceSlots>/item fill block <target> <slots> with <item>/item fill block <target> <slots> with <item> <count>/item fill entity <target> <slots> from block <source> <sourceSlots>/item fill entity <target> <slots> from entity <source> <sourceSlots>/item fill entity <target> <slots> with <item>/item fill entity <target> <slots> with <item> <count>/item modify block <target> <slots> <modifier>/item modify entity <target> <slots> <modifier>/item override block <target> <slots> from block <source> <sourceSlots>/item override block <target> <slots> from entity <source> <sourceSlots>/item override block <target> <slots> with <item>/item override block <target> <slots> with <item> <count>/item override entity <target> <slots> from block <source> <sourceSlots>/item override entity <target> <slots> from entity <source> <sourceSlots>/item override entity <target> <slots> with <item>/item override entity <target> <slots> with <item> <count>/item replace block <target> <slots> from block <source> <sourceSlots>/item replace block <target> <slots> from entity <source> <sourceSlots>/item replace block <target> <slots> with <item>/item replace block <target> <slots> with <item> <count>/item replace entity <target> <slots> from block <source> <sourceSlots>/item replace entity <target> <slots> from entity <source> <sourceSlots>/item replace entity <target> <slots> with <item>/item replace entity <target> <slots> with <item> <count>/item examples
Ready-to-paste examples (cheats on). @s is you, @p the nearest player, @a everyone, @e every entity.
/item replace entity @s armor.head with minecraft:carved_pumpkin- Puts a carved pumpkin straight into your helmet slot.
/item replace entity @s weapon.offhand with minecraft:totem_of_undying- Puts a Totem of Undying in your off hand.
/item arguments
What each argument expects, with the limits the game enforces.
| Argument | Expects | Limits |
|---|---|---|
<target> | Block coordinates (x y z, ~ relative, ^ local) | — |
<slots> | Slot source | — |
<source> | Block coordinates (x y z, ~ relative, ^ local) | — |
<sourceSlots> | Slot source | — |
<modifier> | Item modifier ID | — |
<item> | Item ID with optional [components] | — |
<count> | Whole number | 1 … 99 |
Related commands
Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this
Replaces or modifies items in inventory and container slots. It has 26 syntax forms and can be run by: Cheats / op 2.
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/item FAQ (Java 26.3)
What does /item do in Minecraft?
Replaces or modifies items in inventory and container slots.
What is the syntax of /item?
The basic form is /item fill block <target> <slots> from block <source> <sourceSlots>. All forms are listed above.
What is an example of /item?
/item replace entity @s armor.head with minecraft:carved_pumpkin — Puts a carved pumpkin straight into your helmet slot.
Do you need cheats for /item?
Yes: Cheats / op 2. In singleplayer turn on Allow Cheats (or open to LAN with cheats).