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PlayerName Tagger

BedrockToolChest - Player Name Tagger

A lightweight utility addon that automatically tags players with their name and ID when they join a world.

Purpose

This addon stores player information as dynamic properties, allowing players to be easily identified in the BedrockToolChest World Editor.

How It Works

When a player joins the world, the addon:

  1. Captures their player ID and name
  2. Stores this information as a dynamic property on the player entity
  3. Makes the data accessible to external tools like BedrockToolChest World Editor

Installation

  1. Copy the addon folder to your world's behavior_packs directory
  2. Activate the pack in your world settings
  3. Players will be automatically tagged when they join

Requirements

  • Minecraft Bedrock Edition 1.20.0 or higher

Technical Details

  • Uses stable @minecraft/server API (v1.8.0)
  • Stores data in player dynamic property: player
  • No experimental features required

Credits

Author: Rob 'myGen' Hall
Website: mygen.co.uk

Use Case

This addon is designed to work alongside BedrockToolChest World Editor, providing player identification for world management tools.