Showcase Mod

Player Commands

Complete reference for all player-facing Showcase commands

Player Commands

MC 1.21.1MC 1.21.2MC 1.21.4MC 1.21.5MC 1.21.6

All commands players can use to share content with others. These commands respect server permissions and configuration settings.

Primary Sharing Command

Command Syntax:/showcase <type> [player] [duration] [description]

The main command for sharing various types of content.

Parameters

ParameterRequiredDescriptionDefault
typeType of content to share-
playerSpecific player to share withAll players
durationHow long the share lastsServer default
descriptionCustom description for the shareAuto-generated

Share Types

Item Sharing Command Syntax:/showcase item [player] [duration] [description] Share your currently held item.

Examples:

/showcase item
/showcase item Steve 5m "Check out my new sword!"
/showcase item @a 1h

Inventory Sharing Command Syntax:/showcase inventory [player] [duration] [description] Share your entire inventory (36 slots).

Hotbar Sharing Command Syntax:/showcase hotbar [player] [duration] [description] Share only your hotbar (9 slots).

Ender Chest Sharing Command Syntax:/showcase enderchest [player] [duration] [description] Share your personal ender chest contents.

Container Sharing Command Syntax:/showcase container [player] [duration] [description] Share a container you recently opened (within 10 seconds).

Supported Containers:

  • Chests (single & double)
  • Barrels
  • Shulker boxes
  • Dispensers & Droppers
  • Hoppers
  • And more!

Villager Trades Command Syntax:/showcase merchant [player] [duration] [description] Share villager trading interface you recently opened.

Container and merchant sharing requires you to have opened the interface within the last 10 seconds.

Player Statistics Command Syntax:/showcase stats [player] [duration] [description] Share your detailed player statistics.

Included Statistics:

  • General gameplay stats
  • Block breaking/placing
  • Item usage and crafting
  • Mob kills and deaths
  • Movement and exploration
  • And much more!

Statistics are automatically categorized for easy reading.

Share Management

Cancel Your Shares

Command Syntax:/showcase cancel <id>

Cancel one of your active shares by ID.

Example:

/showcase cancel abc123

You can only cancel shares that you created. Use /showcase-view list to see your share IDs.

View Shared Content

Command Syntax:/showcase-view <id>

View any public share by its ID. This opens the interactive GUI.

Example:

/showcase-view abc123

Duration Formats

You can specify custom durations using these formats:

FormatDescriptionExample
30sSecondsShare for 30 seconds
5mMinutesShare for 5 minutes
1hHoursShare for 1 hour
1h30mCombinedShare for 1 hour 30 minutes
300Raw secondsShare for 300 seconds (legacy)

Examples:

/showcase item Steve 30s
/showcase inventory @a 1h "My base supplies"
/showcase stats Alex 1h30m

Target Player Formats

Specify who can view your shares:

FormatDescription
SteveSpecific player name
@aAll players
@pNearest player
@rRandom player
(empty)All players (default)

Permission Requirements

Each command requires specific permissions:

showcase.command.item

Basic item sharing permission

showcase.command.item.receivers

Can specify who receives the share

showcase.command.item.duration

Can set custom share duration

showcase.command.item.description

Can add custom descriptions

Similar permission nodes exist for inventory, hotbar, enderchest, container, merchant, and stats.

Examples & Use Cases

Quick Item Sharing

Share your held item with everyone:

/showcase item

Private Inventory Share

Share your inventory with a specific player for 30 minutes:

/showcase inventory Steve 30m "My current gear setup"

Container Documentation

Share a chest setup with a custom description:

/showcase container @a 1h "Storage room organization system"

Statistics Comparison

Share your stats with friends:

/showcase stats @a 2h "My survival world progress"

Interactive Features

GUI Navigation

When viewing shares, you can:

  • Left-click: View item details and properties
  • Right-click: Quick-stack similar items (for containers)
  • Scroll: Navigate through large inventories
  • Hover: See detailed tooltips

Book & Map Support

Special handling for:

  • Written Books: Full text content displayed
  • Maps: Interactive map viewer with zoom
  • Enchanted Items: All enchantments clearly shown
  • Custom Items: NBT data and custom properties

Container Auto-Unpacking

When sharing containers:

  • Shulker Boxes: Contents automatically displayed
  • Bundles: Individual items shown separately
  • Nested Containers: Multi-level expansion

Tips & Best Practices

Pro Tips:

  • Use descriptive titles for better organization
  • Set appropriate durations to avoid cluttering
  • Check permissions before sharing sensitive items
  • Use private shares for personal documentation

Organizing Shares

  1. Use Clear Descriptions: Help others understand what you're sharing
  2. Set Appropriate Durations: Match duration to content importance
  3. Target Specific Players: Use private shares when needed
  4. Regular Cleanup: Cancel old shares you no longer need

Performance Considerations

  • Large inventories may take a moment to load
  • Complex enchanted items require more processing
  • Statistics generation may have a brief delay
  • Network lag affects GUI responsiveness