> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://opuszek.gitbook.io/itemblocker/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://opuszek.gitbook.io/itemblocker/help/faq.md). # FAQ and troubleshooting ## My rule does nothing Most often you are testing as an operator. Operators have `itemblocker.bypass` and ignore every restriction. Test with a player who is not an operator, or set both `bypass.enabled: false` and `bypass.per-action: false` in [config.yml](/itemblocker/reference/config.md) and run `/ib reload`. If that is not it: * `/ib show ` lists every rule for the item and the preset it is in. * Check the preset's worlds and regions with `/ib preset show `. * Check the console for warnings about `rules.yml`. ## A player still has a blocked item Rules stop new actions; items players already had stay. Use [`/ib scan`](/itemblocker/features/scanning.md) to find and remove or confiscate them, or [limits](/itemblocker/rules/limits.md) and [enchantment modes](/itemblocker/rules/enchantments.md), which fix items as soon as players have them. ## How do I let players keep an item but not get new ones? ``` /ib block mace actions:obtain ``` See [Actions](/itemblocker/rules/actions.md#keywords). ## How do I block one custom item from another plugin? Use a [filter](/itemblocker/rules/filters.md): hold the item and run `/ib filter add hand actions:...`. ## How do I block every sword except one? ``` /ib group add *_sword actions:use /ib allow add wooden_sword ``` See [Item groups and allowed items](/itemblocker/rules/groups-and-allowed.md). ## Does it work on Folia? Yes. Everything runs on the thread that owns the player, block or chunk. ## Does it work on Spigot? Yes. Some extras use Paper when it is there: for example, on Paper armor put on by other plugins or commands is also checked. ## I edited rules.yml and now nothing changes `/ib reload` loads the file again. If the file has a YAML error, the console says where, the previous rules stay active, and commands refuse to change rules until the file is fixed and reloaded. ## Messages show in the wrong language Set `language:` in `config.yml` and run `/ib reload`. Your own edits in `lang/` win over the bundled texts; delete a file to get a fresh copy. ## Where do I report a bug? On [GitHub issues](https://github.com/kuqk/ItemBlocker/issues), with your server version, ItemBlocker version and the relevant part of `rules.yml`. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://opuszek.gitbook.io/itemblocker/help/faq.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.