SkriptPDC API

Version 3.0

Modern Persistent Data Container API for Skript 2.14+

--- ## 📚 Overview SkriptPDC is a powerful addon for Skript that provides comprehensive support for Minecraft's Persistent Data Container (PDC) system. Store custom data on **items, entities, and chunks** with automatic type detection and modern Skript 2.14 API support. ### What's New in v3.0? * **🚀 Skript 2.14 API**: Fully modernized using Skript's new registration system for better performance and stability. * **🌍 Chunk Support**: Store persistent data directly on chunks for region-based systems and world management. * **🎯 Auto Type Detection**: Automatically handles Integer, Double, Float, Long, Byte, String, Boolean, and complex Skript types. * **📋 Tag Management**: List, check, clear, and manipulate PDC tags with intuitive expressions and effects. * **➕ Math Operations**: Add and remove numeric values directly from PDC tags without manual calculations. * **⚡ Optimized Performance**: Enhanced error handling and efficient code for production servers. --- ## 🚀 Installation & Setup 1. **Requirements**: Ensure you have **Skript 2.14+** installed on your server. 2. **Download**: Get the latest version of `SkriptPDC.jar`. 3. **Install**: Place the downloaded `.jar` file into your server's `/plugins/` directory. 4. **Restart**: Restart your server completely. 5. **Verify**: Check your server console for the startup message: ``` ╔══════════════════════════════╗ ║ SkriptPDC-API v3.0 Enabled ║ ║ Full Modern 2.14 API ║ ╚══════════════════════════════╝ ``` --- ## 📝 Expressions ### `Expression` PDC Tag > `pdc tag %string% of %objects%` **Description:** Gets or sets a PDC tag value. Supports `get`, `set`, `delete`, `add`, and `remove` operations. Works with items, entities, and chunks. **💡 Examples:** ```skript # Set different data types set pdc tag "myplugin:level" of player's tool to 5 set pdc tag "myplugin:name" of player's tool to "Legendary Sword" set pdc tag "myplugin:damage" of player's tool to 12.5 # Get values set {_level} to pdc tag "myplugin:level" of player's tool send "Item level: %{_level}%" # Delete tag delete pdc tag "myplugin:level" of player's tool # Math operations add 1 to pdc tag "myplugin:kills" of player remove 10 from pdc tag "myplugin:mana" of player # Chunk support set pdc tag "region:protected" of chunk at player to true ``` ### `Expression` All PDC Tags > `[all] [the] pdc tag[s] of %objects%` **Description:** Returns a list of all PDC tag keys present on an object. **💡 Examples:** ```skript # Get all tags from an item set {_tags::*} to all pdc tags of player's tool send "This item has %size of {_tags::*}% tags" # Loop through all tags of a player loop all pdc tags of player: set {_value} to pdc tag loop-value of player send "%loop-value%: %{_value}%" # Get chunk tags set {_chunkTags::*} to pdc tags of chunk at player ``` --- ## 📝 Checking Tags (Conditions) ### `Condition` Check if Tag Exists > `pdc tag %string% of %objects% is set` > `pdc tag %string% of %objects% is not set` **Description:** The standard Skript way to check if an object has a specific PDC tag. **💡 Examples:** ```skript # Check if an item tag exists if pdc tag "myplugin:special" of player's tool is set: send "This is a special item!" # Check if a chunk tag is true if pdc tag "region:protected" of chunk at event-block is true: cancel event ``` ### `Condition` Check if PDC is Empty > `size of all pdc tags of %objects% is 0` **Description:** Checks if an object's PDC is empty (contains no tags). **💡 Examples:** ```skript # Check if an item's PDC is empty if size of all pdc tags of player's tool is 0: send "This item has no custom data" ``` --- ## ⚙️ Effects ### `Effect` Clear PDC > `clear [all] pdc (of|from) %objects%` **Description:** Removes all PDC tags from an object. **💡 Examples:** ```skript # Clear all tags from an item clear all pdc of player's tool # Clear chunk data clear pdc from chunk at player ``` ### `Effect` Remove PDC Tags > `(remove|delete) pdc tag[s] %strings% (of|from) %objects%` **Description:** Removes one or more specific PDC tags from an object. **💡 Examples:** ```skript # Remove single tag remove pdc tag "myplugin:temp" of player's tool # Remove multiple tags remove pdc tags "myplugin:level", "myplugin:exp" from player's tool ``` --- ## 💡 Usage Examples ### Example 1: Item Leveling System ```skript command /levelitem: trigger: give player diamond sword named "&6Legendary Sword" set pdc tag "weapon:level" of player's tool to 1 set pdc tag "weapon:exp" of player's tool to 0 on death: if attacker is a player: if pdc tag "weapon:level" of attacker's tool is set: add 25 to pdc tag "weapon:exp" of attacker's tool set {_exp} to pdc tag "weapon:exp" of attacker's tool set {_level} to pdc tag "weapon:level" of attacker's tool if {_exp} >= {_level} * 100: add 1 to pdc tag "weapon:level" of attacker's tool set pdc tag "weapon:exp" of attacker's tool to 0 send "&aLevel Up! Your weapon is now level %{_level} + 1%!" to attacker ``` ### Example 2: Soulbound Items ```skript command /soulbind: trigger: if player's tool is air: send "&cYou must hold an item!" stop if pdc tag "soulbound:owner" of player's tool is set: send "&cThis item is already soulbound!" stop set pdc tag "soulbound:owner" of player's tool to player's uuid as string send "&aYour item is now soulbound!" on pickup: if pdc tag "soulbound:owner" of event-item is set: set {_ownerUUID} to pdc tag "soulbound:owner" of event-item if player's uuid as string is not {_ownerUUID}: cancel event send "&cThis item belongs to someone else!" ``` ### Example 3: Protected Regions with Chunks ```skript command /protectchunk: trigger: set {_chunk} to chunk at player set pdc tag "region:protected" of {_chunk} to true set pdc tag "region:owner" of {_chunk} to player's uuid as string send "&aChunk protected!" on break: set {_chunk} to chunk at event-block if pdc tag "region:protected" of {_chunk} is true: set {_owner} to pdc tag "region:owner" of {_chunk} if player's uuid as string is not {_owner}: cancel event send "&cThis chunk is protected!" ``` ### Example 4: Player Statistics ```skript on death of player: add 1 to pdc tag "stats:deaths" of victim on death: if attacker is a player: add 1 to pdc tag "stats:kills" of attacker command /stats: trigger: set {_kills} to pdc tag "stats:kills" of player ? 0 set {_deaths} to pdc tag "stats:deaths" of player ? 0 send "&eKills: &f%{_kills}% &7| &eDeaths: &f%{_deaths}%" ``` --- ## 💾 Supported Data Types SkriptPDC intelligently handles data types. When you set a tag, the addon automatically detects the type and stores it using the most appropriate format. | Data Type | Skript Equivalent | Example Value | |-----------------|-------------------|-------------------| | String | `text` | `"Hello World"` | | Integer | `integer` | `42` | | Double / Float | `number` | `3.14159` | | Long | `number` | `999999999` | | Byte | `number` | `127` | | Boolean | `boolean` | `true` / `false` | ### Complex Data Types For any other Skript data type (like `location`, `itemstack`, etc.), SkriptPDC will use Skript's built-in serialization system. This converts the object into text, stores it, and deserializes it back into an object when you retrieve it. ```skript # Storing a location on a player set pdc tag "homes:home1" of player to player's location # ... later set {_home} to pdc tag "homes:home1" of player teleport player to {_home} ``` > **Important:** When storing complex objects like players, it's recommended to store their UUID as text (`player's uuid as string`) instead of the player object itself, as player objects are temporary. --- ## ❓ FAQ & Troubleshooting ### How do I use namespaced keys? Tags should ideally be in the format `namespace:key` (e.g., `myplugin:level`). The namespace prevents conflicts with other plugins. If you provide a key without a namespace (e.g., `"level"`), SkriptPDC will automatically use your script's name as the namespace. ### Why isn't my item data saving? When manipulating items stored in **variables** or **inventory slots**, you must manually apply the modified item back to its original place. Modifying `player's tool` handles this automatically. ```skript # Correct way to update an item in a specific slot set {_item} to slot 0 of player's inventory set pdc tag "myplugin:tag" of {_item} to "value" set slot 0 of player's inventory to {_item} # This line is crucial! ``` ### What objects support PDC? SkriptPDC supports all objects that implement Bukkit's `PersistentDataHolder` interface: * **Items**: `itemstack`, `itemtype`, inventory slots * **Entities**: All entity types (Players, Mobs, Armor Stands, etc.) * **Chunks**: World chunks for region-based data ### How do I check if a tag exists? The best way is to use Skript's built-in `is set` condition. ```skript if pdc tag "mydata" of player's tool is set: send "Tag exists!" else: send "Tag does not exist." ``` ### Can I store lists or multiple values? PDC stores single values per tag. For lists, you have two main options: 1. **Use Multiple Tags**: Create a naming convention like `homes:1`, `homes:2`, etc. 2. **Serialize the List**: Join the list into a single string with a delimiter, and split it when you retrieve it. Skript handles this automatically if you set a list variable to a tag. ```skript # Skript's serialization handles this automatically set {_friends::*} to "Player1", "Player2" and "Player3" set pdc tag "friends:list" of player to {_friends::*} # Later... set {_retrievedFriends::*} to pdc tag "friends:list" of player # {_retrievedFriends::*} is now a list again ``` ---

SkriptPDC API v3.0 - Created by Fendi

For convenience, the docs was generated by AI, I apologize for any errors in the examples.

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