How to make a Repeating Command Block in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a repeating command block with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a repeating command block is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace and it is not available through the Creative Inventory menu. You can only add a repeating command block to your inventory using a game command.
Let's explore how to add a repeating command block to your inventory.
Supported Platforms
A repeating command block is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
Platform | Supported (Version*) |
Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.9) |
Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (1.0.5) |
Xbox 360 | No |
Xbox One | Yes (1.2) |
PS3 | No |
PS4 | Yes (1.14.0) |
Wii U | No |
Nintendo Switch | Yes (1.5.0) |
Windows 10 Edition | Yes (1.0.5) |
Education Edition | Yes (1.0.18) |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Requirements
To run game commands in Minecraft, you have to turn cheats on in your world.
Give Command for Repeating Command Block
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the syntax to give a player a repeating command block using the /give command is:
/give <targets> repeating_command_block [amount]
Definitions
- targets is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to give the repeating command block to.
- amount is the number of repeating command blocks that you want to give. If you don't specify an amount, the player will be given 1 repeating command block.
Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the syntax to give a player a repeating command block using the /give command is:
/give <player> repeating_command_block [amount]
Definitions
- player is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to give the repeating command block to.
- amount is the number of repeating command blocks that you want to give. If you don't specify an amount, the player will be given 1 repeating command block.
Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition, the syntax to give a player a repeating command block using the /give command is:
/give <player> repeating_command_block [amount]
Definitions
- player is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to give the repeating command block to.
- amount is the number of repeating command blocks that you want to give. If you don't specify an amount, the player will be given 1 repeating command block.
Give Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
In Minecraft PS4 Edition, the syntax to give a player a repeating command block using the /give command is:
/give <player> repeating_command_block [amount]
Definitions
- player is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to give the repeating command block to.
- amount is the number of repeating command blocks that you want to give. If you don't specify an amount, the player will be given 1 repeating command block.
Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition, the syntax to give a player a repeating command block using the /give command is:
/give <player> repeating_command_block [amount]
Definitions
- player is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to give the repeating command block to.
- amount is the number of repeating command blocks that you want to give. If you don't specify an amount, the player will be given 1 repeating command block.
Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the syntax to give a player a repeating command block using the /give command is:
/give <player> repeating_command_block [amount]
Definitions
- player is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to give the repeating command block to.
- amount is the number of repeating command blocks that you want to give. If you don't specify an amount, the player will be given 1 repeating command block.
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition, the syntax to give a player a repeating command block using the /give command is:
/give <player> repeating_command_block [amount]
Definitions
- player is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to give the repeating command block to.
- amount is the number of repeating command blocks that you want to give. If you don't specify an amount, the player will be given 1 repeating command block.
Examples
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac)
To give 1 repeating command block to the player named DigMinecraft:
/give DigMinecraft repeating_command_block
To give 64 repeating command blocks to the nearest player:
/give @p repeating_command_block 64
To give 5 repeating command blocks to all players:
/give @a repeating_command_block 5
Example in Pocket Edition (PE)
To give 1 repeating command block to the player named Axe2Grind:
/give Axe2Grind repeating_command_block
To give 64 repeating command blocks to all players:
/give @a repeating_command_block 64
Example in Xbox One Edition
To give 1 repeating command block to the player named TheEarthMover:
/give TheEarthMover repeating_command_block
To give 8 repeating command blocks to the nearest player:
/give @p repeating_command_block 8
Example in PS4 Edition
To give 1 repeating command block to the player named DigMinecraft:
/give DigMinecraft repeating_command_block
To give 3 repeating command blocks to all players:
/give @a repeating_command_block 3
Example in Nintendo Switch Edition
To give 1 repeating command block to the player named DigMinecraft:
/give DigMinecraft repeating_command_block
To give 2 repeating command blocks to the nearest player:
/give @p repeating_command_block 2
Example in Windows 10 Edition
To give 1 repeating command block to the player named TheExcavator:
/give TheExcavator repeating_command_block
To give 10 repeating command blocks to the nearest player:
/give @p repeating_command_block 10
Example in Education Edition
To give 1 repeating command block to the player named TheEarthMover:
/give TheEarthMover repeating_command_block
To give 64 repeating command blocks to the nearest player:
/give @p repeating_command_block 64
How to Enter the Command
1. Open the Chat Window
The easiest way to run a command in Minecraft is within the chat window. The game control to open the chat window depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), press the T key to open the chat window.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), tap on the chat button at the top of the screen.
- For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right) on the controller.
- For PS4, press the D-Pad (right) on the controller.
- For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow button on the controller.
- For Windows 10 Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
- For Education Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
2. Type the Command
In this example, we will give 1 repeating command block to the player called DigMinecraft with the following command:
/give DigMinecraft repeating_command_block
Type the command in the chat window. As you are typing, you will see the command appear in the lower left corner of the game window. Press the Enter key to run the command.
Once the cheat has been entered, the repeating command block will be added to the player's inventory.
You will see the message "Given [Repeating Command Block] x 1 to DigMinecraft" appear in the lower left corner of the game window. You have now given 1 repeating command block to the player called DigMinecraft.
Congratulations, you have learned how to craft a repeating command block using the /give command in Minecraft.
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, a repeating command block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Repeating Command Block (minecraft:repeating_command_block) |
0 |
64 |
PE |
1.0.5 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a repeating command block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Repeating Command Block (minecraft:repeating_command_block) |
0 |
64 |
Xbox One |
1.6.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a repeating command block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Repeating Command Block (minecraft:repeating_command_block) |
0 |
64 |
PS4 |
1.14.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a repeating command block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Repeating Command Block (minecraft:repeating_command_block) |
0 |
64 |
Switch |
1.6.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a repeating command block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Repeating Command Block (minecraft:repeating_command_block) |
0 |
64 |
Windows |
1.0.5 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a repeating command block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Repeating Command Block (minecraft:repeating_command_block) |
0 |
64 |
Education |
1.0.18 - 1.18.32 |
Definitions
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
- Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.