Summon Command Block Minecart

Spawn a minecart that runs a command

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

Summons a minecart with a built-in command block that fires its command every tick while on activator rail, or once when it passes over one. It is a compact way to run commands from a moving cart in map mechanics. Note that command block minecarts are Java Edition only.

/summon command_block_minecart ~ ~ ~ {Command:"say Minecart activated"}

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Java: yes
Bedrock: no
Command block: yes
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Open chat (T on Java).
Paste the command and press Enter.
A command block minecart spawns at your feet.
Place it on rails with an activator rail to trigger the command.

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