NBT-API

Plugin NBT-API

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Modrinth 22 versions 328,700
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NBT-API

Modrinth 22 versions 328,700 downloads
Developer’s note: Add custom NBT tags to Items/Tiles/Entities without NMS

NBT API for advanced item data on your Minecraft server

The NBT API is a lightweight Bukkit library that lets developers add and edit custom NBT tags on items, tile entities, and entities without touching fragile NMS code. It wraps Minecraft’s native NBT system with a clean, version resilient API compatible with popular platforms like Bukkit, Paper, and Spigot, from 1.7 to modern releases.

By using this plugin, you can store persistent metadata for custom abilities, progression systems, or cosmetic items directly inside game objects, while keeping your plugins easier to maintain across updates. On a managed Minecraft server, our BoxToPlay team recommends it as a solid foundation for complex gameplay logic.

Available Versions

Version Minecraft Loaders Actions
2.16.0 1.8.8 - 26.2 bukkit folia paper purpur spigot
2.15.7 1.8.8 - 26.2 bukkit folia paper purpur spigot
2.15.6 1.8.8 - 26.1 bukkit folia paper purpur spigot
2.15.5 1.8.8 - 1.21.11 bukkit folia paper purpur spigot
2.15.4 1.8.8 - 1.21.11 bukkit folia paper purpur spigot
2.15.3 1.8.8 - 1.21.10 bukkit folia paper purpur spigot
2.15.2 1.8.8 - 1.21.8 bukkit folia paper purpur spigot
2.15.1 1.8.8 - 1.21.8 bukkit folia paper purpur spigot
2.15.0 1.8.9 - 1.21.5 bukkit paper purpur spigot
2.14.1 1.8.8 - 1.21.4 bukkit folia paper purpur spigot

How to add NBT-API to your Minecraft server

1

Select your version

Select the version of NBT-API you want installed on your Minecraft server.

2

Check your cart

You go directly to your cart with the Minecraft plan and selected version of NBT-API already included. Check that everything is correct before continuing.

3

Receive your server

Wait while your Minecraft server is built and delivered. Installation of your selected NBT-API version starts during setup. Once it is ready, connect and have fun.

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