Summon Donkey

Spawn a chest-carrying donkey

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

Summons a donkey, a rideable mob that can wear a chest for 15 slots of mobile storage. Tame it by mounting repeatedly, then add a saddle to steer. Breed a donkey with a horse to get a mule.

/summon donkey ~ ~ ~

20 characters

Java: yes
Bedrock: yes
Command block: yes
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
Paste the command and press Enter.
A donkey appears; mount it to tame, then add a chest and saddle.

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