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WorldSnapshot Guide

This page introduces WorldSnapshot from a public server-docs point of view. It focuses on what the feature does in-game, how to get started when you have access, and which commands are useful.

WorldSnapshot is a read-only operational tool for recording what the server thinks each loaded world looks like right now.

Start in-game with /worldsnapshot. The sections below explain what WorldSnapshot is for, which commands players can try, and what to expect when your account has access.

  • Captures server world settings for each loaded included world.
  • Captures all gamerules through server’s current game-rule registry.
  • Captures selected volatile runtime fields such as time, storm, players, and loaded chunks for display.
  • Excludes volatile runtime fields from diffs by default so time/weather/player movement does not create noisy diffs.
  • Scans selected server YAML files for world-related and operational toggle paths.
  • Shows a compact world list with environment, difficulty, animal/monster spawning, autosave, and distance settings.
  • Shows detailed entries for one world with pagination.
  • Compares the current state against the stored baseline.
  1. Start with /worldsnapshot to open or view WorldSnapshot.
  2. Use /worldsnapshot status to check your current progress, settings, or state.
  3. Use /worldsnapshot help when you want the in-game help or a short explanation.
  4. Try /worldsnapshot refresh when you are ready to use one of the feature actions.
CommandWhat it doesExample
/worldsnapshotOpens or shows the main WorldSnapshot player view./worldsnapshot
/worldsnapshot helpShows the WorldSnapshot commands available to you./worldsnapshot help
/worldsnapshot statusShows your current WorldSnapshot status./worldsnapshot status
/worldsnapshot refreshRuns the WorldSnapshot refresh action./worldsnapshot refresh
/worldsnapshot list [page]Lists available WorldSnapshot entries./worldsnapshot list
/worldsnapshot world <world> [page]Runs the WorldSnapshot world action./worldsnapshot world example
/worldsnapshot diff [world|all] [page]Runs the WorldSnapshot diff action./worldsnapshot diff
/worldsnapshot dumpRuns the WorldSnapshot dump action./worldsnapshot dump
  • /wsnapshot
  • /wrules
  • /worldsnapshot
  • /worldsnapshot status
  • /worldsnapshot list
  • /worldsnapshot world spawn
  • /worldsnapshot diff
  • /worldsnapshot diff spawn
  • /worldsnapshot dump
  • Some commands may be hidden until your group, event progress, or unlocks allow them.
  • If a command opens a menu, follow the buttons in-game; the website is only the learning guide.
  • You may also see /wsnapshot or /wrules as a shortcut.

The full synced WorldSnapshot reference is available for exact technical details.