Minecraft Plugin
NBT-API by tr7zw
Add custom NBT tags to Items/Tiles/Entities without NMS
Downloads: 313789 · Followers: 279 · updated 1 week ago · Latest: GYdTPugT
About NBT-API
NBT-API is a Minecraft plugin published on Modrinth by tr7zw. Add custom NBT tags to Items/Tiles/Entities without NMS
On the technical side, NBT-API ships for Bukkit, Folia, Paper, Purpur and 1 more platform. Installs on the Minecraft server. Vanilla clients can connect without extra files.
NBT-API maintains compatibility with 68 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.10 up to Minecraft 26.2. Always download the file that matches your Minecraft version, and re-check the version dropdown after any Mojang release to avoid crash-on-launch bugs.
Content-wise, NBT-API is categorized as Library. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft plugin category so you can pair it with other plugins from the same tag on this site.
Popularity: NBT-API has been downloaded 313.8k times on Modrinth and was updated 1 week ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that tr7zw is actively maintaining NBT-API.
Compatibility & requirements
Environment: Server only — Installs on the Minecraft server. Vanilla clients can connect without extra files.
Loaders / platforms: Bukkit, Folia, Paper, Purpur, Spigot
Supported Minecraft versions (68): 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.9.4, 1.9.3, 1.9.2, 1.9.1, 1.9, 1.8.9, 1.8.8, 1.7.9, 1.7.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.19, 1.18.2, 1.18.1, 1.18, 1.17.1, 1.17, 1.16.5, 1.16.4, 1.16.3, 1.16.2, 1.16.1, 1.16, 1.15.2, 1.15.1, 1.15, 1.14.4, 1.14.3, 1.14.2, 1.14.1, 1.14, 1.13.2, 1.13.1, 1.13, 1.12.2, 1.12.1, 1.12, 1.11.2, 1.11.1, 1.11, 1.10.2, 1.10.1, 1.10
Categories: Library
How to install NBT-API
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
- Place the .jar into your server's plugins folder. Restart the server and run
/pluginsto verify. - Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check NBT-API appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about NBT-API
Which Minecraft versions does NBT-API support?
NBT-API lists support for 68 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.10. Always match the version of the file you download to the Minecraft version your world or server is running.
What mod loader or server platform do I need to run NBT-API?
NBT-API publishes files for Bukkit, Folia, Paper, Purpur, and 1 more. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping NBT-API into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does NBT-API need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
NBT-API is a server-side plugin. Install it on your Minecraft server. Players joining with a vanilla client generally do not need to install anything extra.
Who created NBT-API?
NBT-API is published on Modrinth by tr7zw. The project was first published 1443 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and tr7zw's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is NBT-API still being updated?
Yes — NBT-API was updated 1 week ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from tr7zw generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is NBT-API safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that tr7zw uploads for NBT-API. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading NBT-API directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install plugin files from unknown third-party sites.
How popular is NBT-API?
NBT-API has been downloaded 313,789 times (313.8k) on Modrinth and has 279 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft plugin.
What license does NBT-API use?
NBT-API is distributed under the MIT — permissive open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling NBT-API into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
NBT-API is indexed by MinecraftBible directly from the official Modrinth REST API. All files are hosted on Modrinth, which virus-scans and moderates every upload from tr7zw before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install plugin files from unknown mirrors.
License: MIT — permissive open source license (MIT).
Freshness signal: NBT-API was updated 1 week ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit tr7zw's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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