Player Commands
Complete reference for all player-facing Showcase commands
Player Commands
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
Parameter | Required | Description | Default |
---|---|---|---|
type | ✅ | Type of content to share | - |
player | ❌ | Specific player to share with | All players |
duration | ❌ | How long the share lasts | Server default |
description | ❌ | Custom description for the share | Auto-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:
Format | Description | Example |
---|---|---|
30s | Seconds | Share for 30 seconds |
5m | Minutes | Share for 5 minutes |
1h | Hours | Share for 1 hour |
1h30m | Combined | Share for 1 hour 30 minutes |
300 | Raw seconds | Share 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:
Format | Description |
---|---|
Steve | Specific player name |
@a | All players |
@p | Nearest player |
@r | Random 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
- Use Clear Descriptions: Help others understand what you're sharing
- Set Appropriate Durations: Match duration to content importance
- Target Specific Players: Use private shares when needed
- 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
Related Topics
- Admin Commands - Administrative commands
- Chat Keywords - Quick sharing shortcuts
- Permissions - Detailed permission setup
- Configuration - Customize command behavior