Create Your First Item
This guide walks you through creating your first custom Minecraft item using LK Creator.
Prerequisites
- A LK Creator account (free tier works)
- A texture file (PNG format, 16x16 or 32x32 pixels recommended)
Step 1: Open the Generator
Navigate to the Generator page and select the item type you want to create. For this tutorial, we’ll create a Sprite (2D item).
Step 2: Upload Your Texture
Drag and drop your PNG texture file into the upload area, or click to browse your files.
Tip: For best results, use textures with transparent backgrounds in PNG format.
Step 3: Configure Your Item
Fill in the basic properties:
- Item Name — The internal name for your item (e.g.,
custom_sword) - Display Name — The name shown in-game (e.g.,
§6Legendary Sword) - Material — The base Minecraft material to override
Step 4: Select Target Plugin
Choose which plugin you want to generate the configuration for:
- ItemsAdder
- Oraxen
- Nexo
- CraftEngine
Step 5: Download
Click Generate and download your resource pack. The downloaded ZIP contains:
- The YAML configuration file
- Your texture in the correct directory structure
- The model JSON file (if applicable)
Step 6: Install on Your Server
Extract the contents of the ZIP into your plugin’s directory and reload the plugin.
What’s Next?
- Learn about Simple vs Expert Mode
- Explore all item types available
- Try the Converter to migrate existing configs