An API to use the command UI introduced in Minecraft 1.13
CommandAPI is a plugin for Paper / Spigot servers, made by JorelAli. It supports Minecraft 1.13 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 98,676 times on Modrinth. That puts it at #30 of the 60 library and API plugins listed here. The last update came out on Sep 26, 2026.
How to install CommandAPI
Make sure your server runs Paper and Spigot on Minecraft 1.13 – 26.x.
Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the plugins folder of your server.
Restart the server. Avoid /reload, many plugins do not handle it well.
Type /plugins in the console: CommandAPI should be listed in green. Its config files are created in the plugins folder on the first start.
Compatibility
- Minecraft versions
- 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.13
- Runs on
- Paper, Spigot
- Edition
- Java
- Needs
- Nothing else
- License
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Upkeep
- Actively updated (Oct 31, 2026)
CommandAPI compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives
| Resource | Downloads | Rating | Versions | Last update | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CommandAPIthe one you looked at | 99K | – | 1.13 – 26.x | Sep 26, 2026 | Free |
 WolfyUtilsWolfyScript | 168K | – | 1.16 – 1.21 | Sep 21, 2025 | Free |
 Vault 2.0 economy pluginsAerials | 123K | – | 1.8 – 26.x | Sep 18, 2026 | Free |
 AdvancedMorphLucasTHCR | 165 | – | 1.21 – 26.x | Sep 16, 2026 | Free |
Questions
Does CommandAPI work on Minecraft 26.x?
Yes. CommandAPI supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.13.
Is CommandAPI free?
Yes. CommandAPI is free to download from Modrinth.
Which server software does CommandAPI run on?
CommandAPI runs on Paper and Spigot servers.
Is CommandAPI still updated?
Yes. The last update came out in the past day.
What are the best alternatives to CommandAPI?
The closest ones are WolfyUtils, Vault 2.0 economy plugins and AdvancedMorph. Compare all alternatives
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