
NBT Exporter
A simple Minecraft mod you can use to export NBT tags of any items.
About this Mod
NBT Exporter
NBT Exporter is a simple client-side mod that allows players to export NBT data of items from their inventory.
Usage
Hold the item you want to export NBT for, and use the /exportnbt command.
You can use it like that:
/exportnbt MyUniqueItem
...or like that:
/exportnbt "My Unique Item, but with spaces"
Providing a file name is optional. If not specified, the file will use the current date and time as the name.
To view the tags in an exported .nbt file, you can use a file reader such as NBTExplorer.
You can use this command on any Minecraft server without requiring additional permissions unless prohibited by server rules.
Commands
Since v2.0 NBT Exporter provides these commands:
/exportnbtexports item NBT only, in compressed binary format/exportstackexports full information about the item as NBT (incl. id & count & damage), in compressed binary format/exportnbtstrexports item NBT only, in text (stringified) format/exportstackstrexports full information about the item as NBT (incl. id & count & damage), in text (stringified) format/exportgiveexports full information about the item as/givecommand into .txt
Available Versions
How to Install NBT Exporter on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "NBT Exporter". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2 (+8 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
NBT Exporter server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is NBT Exporter compatible with fabric and forge?
NBT Exporter officially supports fabric, forge for Minecraft 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with NBT Exporter – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if NBT Exporter consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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