diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_commandblock/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_commandblock/init.lua
index bbecd07dcb..247a0718b9 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_commandblock/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_commandblock/init.lua
@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ local F = minetest.formspec_escape
 
 local color_red = mcl_colors.RED
 
+local command_blocks_activated = minetest.settings:get_bool("mcl_enable_commandblocks", true)
+
 local function construct(pos)
 	local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 
diff --git a/settingtypes.txt b/settingtypes.txt
index af0e18d852..67e686d1eb 100644
--- a/settingtypes.txt
+++ b/settingtypes.txt
@@ -129,6 +129,9 @@ mcl_superflat_classic (Classic superflat map generation) bool false
 # If disabled, no ores will be generated.
 mcl_generate_ores (Generate Ores) bool true
 
+# If disabled, command blocks will be unusuable (but still present).
+mcl_enable_commandblocks (Enable Command Blocks) bool true
+
 # Make some blocks emit decorative particles like flames. This setting
 # specifies the detail level of particles, with higher levels being
 # more CPU demanding.