A full stack of diamonds
/give @p minecraft:diamond 64Gives 64 diamonds to the nearest player.
/give command in Minecraft
/give puts any item or block straight into a player's inventory, in the amount you choose. Use it to test a build, hand out starter kits on a server or create items with custom components, such as an enchanted weapon or a renamed tool.
Syntax
/give <targets> <item> [<count>]| Argument | Expects | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| targets | Player selectorone or several | Who receives the items: a player name, @p for the nearest player, @a for everyone or @s for yourself. |
| item | Item with components | Item ID, with or without minecraft:, optionally followed by components in square brackets such as [custom_name="Boss"]. |
| countoptional | Whole numberat least 1 | How many items to give, 1 by default. Amounts above one stack are split into several stacks. |
All 2 forms
- /give <targets> <item>
- /give <targets> <item> <count>
Examples
Golden apples for everyone
/give @a minecraft:golden_apple 3Every online player gets three golden apples.
An enchanted diamond sword
/give @s minecraft:diamond_sword[enchantments={sharpness:5,unbreaking:3}]You receive a Diamond Sword with Sharpness V and Unbreaking III already applied.
A pre-named name tag
/give @s minecraft:name_tag[custom_name="Boss"]Gives a Name Tag already called Boss, no anvil needed.
An unbreakable pickaxe
/give @s minecraft:netherite_pickaxe[unbreakable={}]The unbreakable component stops the pickaxe from losing durability.
Interactive tool
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/give @p diamond 64Calculated from the Java Edition 26.3 game files
IDs for /give
Diamond Sworddiamond_sword
Netherite Swordnetherite_sword
Netherite Pickaxenetherite_pickaxe
Elytraelytra
Totem of Undyingtotem_of_undying
Enchanted Golden Appleenchanted_golden_appleGolden Applegolden_apple
Ender Pearlender_pearl
Firework Rocketfirework_rocket
Tridenttrident
MacemaceCommand Blockcommand_block
Barrierbarrier
Debug Stickdebug_stick
Lightlight
Structure Blockstructure_block
Monster Spawnerspawner
Knowledge Bookknowledge_bookCheats and permission levels
/give needs permission level 2. In singleplayer, switch on "Allow Commands" when you create the world, or choose "Open to LAN" and turn on "Allow Cheats" for the current session. On a server, only operators can run it, or a Command Block.
Items with components
Since 1.20.5, item data goes in square brackets right after the ID: diamond_sword[enchantments={sharpness:5}] or name_tag[custom_name="Boss"]. The old NBT syntax, such as {Enchantments:[...]}, is rejected. Components also go past the levels that /enchant accepts, for example a Diamond Sword with Sharpness 10.
Common errors
Unknown item 'minecraft:diamnd': the ID is misspelled or does not exist in this version.No player was found: the name or selector matches nobody online.- Full inventory: whatever does not fit drops at the player's feet.
A count above one stack is split into several stacks. To take items back, use /clear. To fill an exact slot, use /item, and for random chest loot, /loot.
✓ Checked in Java Edition 26.3 · updated 2 November 2026
/give: FAQ
Can I give an item that is already enchanted?
Yes. Add the enchantments component after the ID, for example /give @s diamond_sword[enchantments={sharpness:5,unbreaking:3}]. This also works above the normal maximum level.
What happens if the player's inventory is full?
The items that do not fit are dropped on the ground at the player's position. Nothing is lost as long as someone picks them up.
How do I use /give?
Type it in the chat with cheats on: /give <targets> <item> [<count>].
Who can use /give?
Cheats on, or operator level 2.