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Minecraft String item

String

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A stackable crafting material dropped by spiders, used in bows, fishing rods, and wool recipes.

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String is a common crafting ingredient obtained by killing spiders or found in various loot chests. It stacks to 64 and is essential for recipes including bows, fishing rods, tripwire hooks, and dyed wool.

Grant string to players or stock creative inventories using the standard give command with the item ID minecraft:string. It can also be obtained by breaking tripwire or by crafting it from cobwebs found in mineshafts, strongholds, and the deep dark.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are related to the String?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the String, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
What is the String?
A stackable crafting material dropped by spiders, used in bows, fishing rods, and wool recipes.
Can I get the String without spawning it?
Yes. The String 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 String used for?
String is a common crafting ingredient obtained by killing spiders or found in various loot chests. It stacks to 64 and is essential for recipes including bows, fishing rods, tripwire hooks, and dyed wool.
How current is the String spawn info?
The String 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.
Which game is the String from?
The String is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
What is the item id of the String?
The item id of the String is minecraft:string.
What is the numerical id of the String?
The numerical id of the String is 287.
What is the give command of the String?
The give command of the String is /give @p minecraft:string 1.
What is the stackable of the String?
The stackable of the String is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the String?
The max stack size of the String is 64.

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