Control Java Edition Locator Bar waypoints
The /waypoint command manages markers transmitted by players and living entities to the Java Edition Locator Bar. It does not create a fixed minimap pin at X, Y, Z coordinates. A waypoint follows the entity that transmits it.
This generator follows the current command tree from Java 1.21.6 through stable 26.2 and the current 26.3 Snapshot 8: list, named or hexadecimal color, color reset, style set, and style reset. The older experimental fade branch is omitted because it was removed before normal gameplay.
A target selector used by /waypoint modify must resolve to one waypoint transmitter. When your selector can match several entities, this tool safely wraps the command with /execute as and modifies @s once per matching entity.
Safe multi-entity targeting
Use the full Java selector builder. Multi-target selectors automatically become an execute-as command instead of producing an invalid direct /waypoint target.
Named and custom colors
Pick one of the 16 named Minecraft colors or enter a three- or six-digit RGB hexadecimal value for the Locator Bar indicator.
Resource-pack styles
Set a namespaced waypoint_style asset such as minecraft:default, or reset the marker to its default style.
Transmitter setup
Optionally generate the waypoint_transmit_range attribute command before the visual modification, so mobs and armor stands can actually broadcast a marker.
How to make an entity appear as a waypoint
Choose a player, mob, or armor stand with the selector. Living entities are eligible waypoint transmitters.
Enable transmitter setup when the entity does not already broadcast. A positive waypoint_transmit_range enables transmission; zero disables it.
Choose color or style, copy the generated command bundle, and run it with cheats or permission level 2.
Use /waypoint list to inspect the waypoints that are currently tracked.
Generate a waypoint command
- Choose list, color, reset, or style.
- Select one entity or build a filtered multi-entity selector.
- Optionally enable transmitter setup, then copy the command or two-command bundle.
/waypoint command questions
Which Minecraft version supports /waypoint?
The command entered normal gameplay in Java Edition 1.21.6. This generator supports release versions through 26.2 and the separately marked 26.3 Snapshot 8. The experimental fade branch was removed before 1.21.6 released.
Can /waypoint mark a fixed coordinate?
Not directly. The Java command modifies a marker transmitted by an entity. For a stationary marker, summon or use a suitable entity such as an armor stand and give it a positive waypoint_transmit_range.
Why did the direct selector command fail?
/waypoint modify requires one waypoint transmitter. If a selector can match multiple entities, use execute as each result and modify @s. The generator does this automatically.
Why is my marker not visible?
Confirm the entity is living, has a positive waypoint_transmit_range, is within the receiver range, and that the Locator Bar and relevant game rules are enabled.
Does this work on Bedrock Edition?
No. This command syntax is for Java Edition. Bedrock waypoint APIs and add-ons use a different system.