MINECRAFT · ITEM
Knowledge Book
- Item
A non-stackable item that teaches recipes to players when used, primarily for administrative and map-design purposes.
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About
The Knowledge Book is a special item that grants one or more recipes to a player when consumed. It does not appear in creative mode inventory by default and cannot be obtained through normal survival gameplay, making it useful for adventure maps, tutorials, and controlled learning scenarios.
Admins use it to selectively unlock recipes for players without giving them full creative access. Each knowledge book can be configured to teach specific recipes. Since it does not stack, you must give multiple copies if you want to distribute several to players or store them in quantity.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Knowledge Book?
- A non-stackable item that teaches recipes to players when used, primarily for administrative and map-design purposes.
- How current is the Knowledge Book spawn info?
- The Knowledge Book entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 29, 2026. We track the live Minecraft build, so the IDs and commands here reflect the current patch.
- What items are related to the Knowledge Book?
- See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Knowledge Book, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
- Which game is the Knowledge Book from?
- The Knowledge Book is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
- What is the Knowledge Book used for?
- The Knowledge Book is a special item that grants one or more recipes to a player when consumed. It does not appear in creative mode inventory by default and cannot be obtained through normal survival gameplay, making it useful for adventure maps, tutorials, and controlled learning scenarios.
- Can I get the Knowledge Book without spawning it?
- Yes. The Knowledge Book can also be obtained through normal Minecraft progression. Admins usually spawn it for speed when testing, running events, or outfitting players, which is what the commands on this page are for.
- What is the item id of the Knowledge Book?
- The item id of the Knowledge Book is minecraft:knowledge_book.
- What is the give command of the Knowledge Book?
- The give command of the Knowledge Book is /give @p minecraft:knowledge_book 1.
- What is the stackable of the Knowledge Book?
- The stackable of the Knowledge Book is No.