Minecraft /tellraw Generator

Style your message visually and copy a complete /tellraw command, ready for chat, a command block or a datapack.

1 Write & style

Gradient
Ctrl+B/I/U · select text, then style
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2 Preview display

3 Copy your format

✨ Decorative Unicode styles

Fancy characters that work anywhere, nicknames, Discord, thumbnails

Generating a /tellraw command

The /tellraw command prints styled text to chat using a JSON text component, which is powerful but fiddly to write by hand, one missing brace or wrong quote and the command silently fails. Type and style your message here, colors, hex, gradients, bold and italic, and copy a complete /tellraw @a command that runs as-is in chat or from a command block. Change the target selector (@a, @p, @s or a player name) to control who sees it. Because the component syntax changed in 1.21.5 (quoted JSON gave way to SNBT for many commands), the version selector lets you copy the right form for your Minecraft version. For just the raw component to drop into a datapack, book or /title, switch to the JSON output instead.

How it works

1

Write & style visually

Type in the editor and style selections like a word processor, bold, colors, gradients. Paste existing § or & codes and they import as styled text.

2

Preview on real mockups

See your text on authentic chat, sign, server-list, book and item-tooltip renders, with warnings when a line won't fit or a style won't work on Bedrock.

3

Copy the right format

One click switches between § codes, & plugin codes, hex, MiniMessage, /tellraw and MOTD escapes. Copy, share as a link, or download a PNG.

Color & formatting code reference

Click any row to use it on your selected text instantly.

Colors

Formatting

Underline, strikethrough and hex colors are Java-only. §k animates random characters in-game, and in our preview.

Frequently asked questions

How do I change who sees the /tellraw message?

Edit the target selector in the command: @a is everyone, @p the nearest player, @s the command runner, or type a player name. The tool outputs @a by default.

My /tellraw command doesn't work in 1.21.5+, why?

From 1.21.5 many commands expect SNBT instead of quoted JSON. Use the version selector to switch, and the tool outputs the correct syntax for your version.

How do I make Minecraft gradient text?

Type your text, pick two or more colors in the gradient bar and hit Apply. Every character gets interpolated automatically. Export as &#hex or MiniMessage for modern servers, or §x sequences for vanilla Java 1.16+.

Do color codes work on Bedrock Edition?

The 16 classic colors, bold, italic and magic text work on Bedrock. Hex colors, underline and strikethrough are Java-only. Flip on the Bedrock check and the tool flags anything unsupported before you paste it in-game.

What is MiniMessage and when should I use it?

MiniMessage is the text format used by Paper, Velocity and the Adventure library, most modern plugins accept it in configs. It reads like HTML: <red><b>text</b>, and supports full hex colors and gradients.

Can I edit codes I already have?

Yes, paste any § or & string straight into the editor and it becomes styled text. Or open the § Code view and edit raw codes; both views stay in sync.

How does the /tellraw output work?

The /tellraw pill gives you a complete command ready for chat or a command block. The JSON pill gives you the raw text component for /title, books, or datapacks.

Is my text saved?

Everything autosaves in your browser. You can also save named presets, or copy a share link that encodes your whole creation in the URL, nothing is ever sent to a server.

Pro tips

Gradients beat flat colors. A red→gold sweep makes server names and item titles pop far more than a single color, and it's one click here.
Use §r before new styles. Color codes reset formatting in vanilla, so §b§lAqua Bold §cRed gives you plain red, this tool handles resets for you automatically.
Check the sign preview. Signs cut off at ~15 characters per line. The sign tab warns you before your masterpiece becomes "Welcome to Par".