SIXsCanBreak

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.

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✨ 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 dedicated ia_data.yml file.
• 🔒 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.

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📦 Requirements

• Bukkit / Spigot / Paper / Purpur (API 1.21+)
• ItemsAdder (optional — required only for custom item rules)
• PlaceholderAPI (optional)

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🛠️ 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

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🔐 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.

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⚙️ 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.

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🐛 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.

👉 Join the Discord

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Made by SIXs — built for 1.21+