Pixel art illustration of a loose strand of white string
Minecraft Java Item ID

String ID

String is a crafting material obtained from spiders and cobwebs. It is used for bows, fishing rods, wool, and scaffolding.

Partial data
Namespaced item ID minecraft:string

String Item Facts

CategoryMaterials
Maximum stackNot yet verified
Historical numerical ID287

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for String

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:string 1

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Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 287 1

About String in Minecraft

String is a crafting material obtained from spiders and cobwebs. It is used for bows, fishing rods, wool, and scaffolding.

String Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:string 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:string 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:string 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:string

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