Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.
/give @p 28 1
Give command syntax by version
Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:detector_rail 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 28 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:detector_rail 1
Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)
Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.
Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:detector_rail 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:detector_rail 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:detector_rail 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:detector_rail
Detector Rail FAQ
What is the item ID for Detector Rail?
The item ID for Detector Rail is minecraft:detector_rail. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.
What is the numerical ID for Detector Rail?
Detector Rail has the historical numerical ID 28, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:detector_rail instead.
How do I give myself Detector Rail in Minecraft?
Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:detector_rail 1 to give the nearest player one Detector Rail. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.
How do you craft Detector Rail?
Detector Rail is crafted on a crafting table with 6 iron ingots, 1 stone pressure plate and 1 redstone dust, which yields 6 Detector Rail.
