World

/locate

Find the nearest structure or biome.

Syntax

Parameters

kind
literal
structure / biome / poi.
id
namespaced ID
What to find (e.g. minecraft:village).

Command builder

Configure the options below to generate a ready-to-paste /locate command.

Returns the nearest match's coordinates and distance.

/locate structure minecraft:village_plains

Examples

  • Find the nearest stronghold.

  • Find the nearest Mushroom Fields biome.

  • Find the nearest village of any variant.

Permission level

/locate requires Cheats (op level 2). In single-player you need the world's "Allow Cheats" toggle on. On a multiplayer server you need to be opped — see /op.