Modrinth · Minecraft mod
NBT-API
Add custom NBT tags to Items/Tiles/Entities without NMS
Quick answer
Which NBT-API release matches 1.21.6?
NBT-API 2.16.1 targets 1.10, 1.10.1, 1.10.2 with bukkit, folia, paper. Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is NBT-API required on the client, server, or both?
Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.
This file is marked server-only.
What else does NBT-API 2.16.1 need?
2.16.1 on 1.21.6. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add NBT-API without breaking your instance.
Built for NBT-API 2.16.1 on 1.21.6. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 2.16.1. It targets 1.10, 1.10.1, 1.10.2 with bukkit, folia, paper; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.16.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does NBT-API add?
(Item-)NBT-API
Add custom NBT tags to Items/Tiles/Entities without NMS! Modify NBT and store it Files, other NBT or as String in yaml/json/SQL/Redis.
Server Owner/Developer Wiki
Build/Maven Status
SpigotMC Status
Getting started
Import the API using Maven, then check out the basic usage or code examples like working with Skulls.
bStats
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
NBT-API by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
1 loader build26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.10
1 loader build1.21.9
1 loader build1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 69 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
NBT-API versions and loaders
2.16.1
item-nbt-api-plugin-2.16.1.jar
17 Sept 2026
2.16.0
item-nbt-api-plugin-2.16.0.jar
27 Jul 2026
2.15.7
item-nbt-api-plugin-2.15.7.jar
6 Apr 2026
2.15.6
item-nbt-api-plugin-2.15.6.jar
28 Mar 2026
2.15.5
item-nbt-api-plugin-2.15.5.jar
9 Dec 2025
2.15.4
item-nbt-api-plugin-2.15.4.jar
9 Dec 2025
2.15.3
item-nbt-api-plugin-2.15.3.jar
11 Oct 2025
2.15.2
item-nbt-api-plugin-2.15.2.jar
26 Aug 2025
2.15.1
item-nbt-api-plugin-2.15.1.jar
1 Jul 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.