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.

✨ 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.

📦 Requirements

Bukkit / Spigot / Paper / Purpur (API 1. 21+) (https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/itemsadder. 73355/) (optional — required only for custom item rules) (https://modrinth.com/plugin/placeholderapi) (optional)

🛠️ Commands

| Command | Description | |---|---| | `/canbreak add ` | Add a block to the item in hand's allowlist | | `/canbreak remove ` | 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 ` | Add a block rule for an ItemsAdder item ID | | `/canbreak removeitem ` | Remove a block rule for an ItemsAdder item ID | | `/canbreak listitem ` | List block rules for an ItemsAdder item ID | | `/canbreak restrictitem ` | Restrict an ItemsAdder item from breaking anything | | `/canbreak clearitem ` | 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.

👉 *(https://discord.gg/MB9vEdm22P)**

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• Made by SIXs — built for 1. 21+*