(/summon minecraft:cow)
Generate /summon commands for Cow with custom NBT data, equipment, effects, and more.
/summon minecraft:cow ~ ~ ~
The /summon minecraft:cow command spawns a Cow at the specified position. Customize its properties using the sections above. All NBT data is automatically formatted for Java Edition.
This Cow summon generator creates ready-to-paste /summon commands for Minecraft Java Edition. Customize NBT data, add equipment, apply status effects, and set attributes — then copy the command into your game or command block.The /summon command spawns entities at a specified location in the world. For a cow, the base command is /summon minecraft:cow ~ ~ ~, which spawns one at your current position. This generator lets you customize the cow with NBT data tags that control everything from custom names to equipment and potion effects.
All commands are generated for Java Edition 1.21+ and use the current SNBT syntax. Commands update in real time as you change settings.
Tip: Commands longer than 256 characters must be run from a command block rather than the chat window. Use /give @s command_block to get one.
The full syntax for the summon command in Java Edition is:
/summon <entity> [<pos>] [<nbt>]| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| entity | The entity type to summon | minecraft:cow |
| pos | Coordinates (defaults to executor's position) | ~ ~ ~, 100 64 -200 |
| nbt | Optional NBT compound tag | {CustomName:'"Bob"'} |
Use the command /summon minecraft:cow ~ ~ ~ to spawn a cow at your current position. You can add coordinates after the entity ID to spawn it at a specific location, and add NBT data in curly braces to customize its properties.
Yes. Use the equipment section in this generator to add armor and weapons. The equipment is specified through NBT tags like ArmorItems and HandItems. You can also set drop chances to control whether the equipment drops when the mob is killed.
Yes. In singleplayer, enable cheats when creating the world or open to LAN with cheats on. On multiplayer servers, you need operator permissions. The command works in any game mode once you have the required permissions.
NBT (Named Binary Tag) is Minecraft's data format for storing entity and item properties. When used with /summon, NBT tags are written in SNBT (Stringified NBT) format inside curly braces after the coordinates. Each entity type has its own set of NBT tags — this generator handles the correct format automatically.
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