Command Blocks: Fundamentals

What Is a Command Block?

A command block is a special block capable of executing Minecraft commands automatically. Unlike chat commands, command blocks:

• Execute without a player
• Run at permission level 2
• Can repeat, chain, or conditionally execute

Obtaining a Command Block

Command blocks cannot be obtained in survival.

/give @p minecraft:command_block

Requirements:

• Cheats enabled
• Operator permissions (servers)

Enabling Command Blocks (Servers)

enable-command-block=true

This must be set in server.properties and the server restarted.

Edit Interface

• Right-click (Java)
• Interact button (Bedrock)