List your commands
/helpShows every command you can use, with its short syntax.
/help command in Minecraft
/help lists the commands you are allowed to use, or shows every form of one command. It is the quickest way to check a syntax in game, and it works for every player, with or without cheats.
Syntax
/help [<command>]| Argument | Expects | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| commandoptional | Textrest of the line | Name of a command without the slash, such as give or execute, to see all its forms. |
All 2 forms
- /help
- /help <command>
Examples
Syntax of one command
/help executeShows every form of /execute, one per line.
Build your commandFill in the fields, then copy the command.
Command generatorTwo ways to use it
help alone lists every command available to you with its short syntax. help give shows each form of /give, with optional parts in square brackets and choices separated by |. The list depends on your permission level: without cheats, you only see commands such as /msg, /me or /teammsg.
Common error
Unknown command or insufficient permissions means the name is wrong or your level is too low for that command. Check the spelling, or ask an operator.
✓ Checked in Java Edition 26.3 · updated 2 November 2026
/help: FAQ
Why does /help not show all commands?
It only lists the commands your permission level allows. Turn on cheats in singleplayer, or ask an operator on a server, to see more.
How do I read the syntax shown by /help?
Words in angle brackets are values to fill in, square brackets mark optional parts, and choices are separated by a vertical bar.
How do I use /help?
Type it in the chat, no cheats needed: /help [<command>].
Who can use /help?
Every player.