SIXsCanBreak is a lightweight utility plugin that gives server administrators precise control over which blocks any item can break — even in Survival mode.
By default, Minecraft's CanDestroy tag only works in Adventure mode. SIXsCanBreak
brings the same mechanic to Survival: lock a pickaxe to only mine stone, restrict a
shovel to a single block type, or prevent a custom item from breaking anything at all
— all managed in-game with a single command, no datapacks required.
Restriction data is stored directly on the item via the PersistentDataContainer, so it travels with the item through inventories, deaths, and server restarts.
✨ Features
- 🧱 Block Allowlists — Define exactly which block types each item in hand can break.
- 🚫 Restrict Mode — Prevent an item from breaking any block at all with a single command.
- ♻️ Clear Mode — Remove all restrictions from an item and restore normal behavior instantly.
- 🎮 Works in Survival — No Adventure mode or datapacks needed. Fully transparent to the player.
- 🏷️ ItemsAdder Support — Manage break rules for custom IA items by namespace ID (
pack:item), stored in a dedicatedia_data.ymlfile. - 🔒 Bypass Permission — Exempt trusted players from all restrictions entirely.
- 🎨 Fully Customizable Messages — Every player-facing string lives in
messages.yml, with full support for&codes, hex colors (&#RRGGBB), and MiniMessage (Paper/Purpur). - 🔁 Hot Reload — Apply all config and message changes live with
/canbreak reload, no restart needed. - 🔔 Update Checker — Automatically notifies online operators when a new version is available.
📦 Requirements
- Bukkit / Spigot / Paper / Purpur (API 1.21+)
- ItemsAdder (optional — required only for custom item rules)
- PlaceholderAPI (optional)
🛠️ Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/canbreak add <block> |
Add a block to the item in hand's allowlist |
/canbreak remove <block> |
Remove a block from the allowlist |
/canbreak list |
Show all allowed blocks for the item in hand |
/canbreak restrict |
Prevent the item from breaking any block |
/canbreak clear |
Remove all restrictions from the item |
/canbreak additem <id> <block> |
Add a block rule for an ItemsAdder item ID |
/canbreak removeitem <id> <block> |
Remove a block rule for an ItemsAdder item ID |
/canbreak listitem <id> |
List block rules for an ItemsAdder item ID |
/canbreak restrictitem <id> |
Restrict an ItemsAdder item from breaking anything |
/canbreak clearitem <id> |
Clear all rules for an ItemsAdder item ID |
/canbreak reload |
Reload all configuration files |
/canbreak info |
Show plugin status and active integrations |
Alias: /cb
🔐 Permissions
| Permission | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
sixscanbreak.use |
Use the /canbreak command |
op |
sixscanbreak.add |
Add blocks to an item's allowlist | op |
sixscanbreak.remove |
Remove blocks from an item's allowlist | op |
sixscanbreak.list |
View an item's block list | op |
sixscanbreak.restrict |
Restrict an item from breaking any block | op |
sixscanbreak.clear |
Clear all restrictions from an item | op |
sixscanbreak.bypass |
Bypass all CanBreak restrictions | op |
sixscanbreak.reload |
Reload configuration | op |
sixscanbreak.info |
View plugin info | op |
sixscanbreak.group.admin |
Grants all of the above | op |
Permission groups (including a moderator preset) are fully configurable in permissions.yml.
⚙️ Configuration
All plugin messages are fully customizable in messages.yml. Every command response,
deny message, and status line can be edited freely — supports & color codes, hex
colors (&#RRGGBB), and MiniMessage syntax on Paper/Purpur. The prefix, separator
style, and every notification can be changed to match your server's style.
🐛 Bug Reports & Support
Got a bug? A question? Just want to know what's coming next? The Discord server is the place to be — support tickets, changelogs, announcements and more, all in one place.
Made by SIXs — built for 1.21+
