> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://machina-1.gitbook.io/machina-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://machina-1.gitbook.io/machina-docs/workorders/managing-golems.md).

# Managing your golems

## Caring for your golems

* **Wax** with a honeycomb to stop oxidation — just like vanilla. An oxidizing golem still works; waxing simply freezes its finish.
* **Check on one** — right-click a golem empty-handed to see its current job and route.
* **Follow / stay** — sneak + right-click empty-handed to toggle a golem following you. A follower walks to you and teleports to catch up (vanilla-pet style) if it falls too far behind or crosses worlds.

## Whistle recall

Hold a **copper ingot**, sneak, and right-click the air to **call your nearby golems to heel**. Whistle again to send them back to work. Handy for relocating a crew or gathering everyone before a big change.

The whistle item, radius, and glow are all configurable — see [Configuration](/machina-docs/workorders/configuration.md).

## Ownership & trust

* Golems belong to whoever assigned them. **Only the owner (or a trusted friend) can re-task a golem**, so nobody hijacks your crew.
* Trust-sharing lets a build team manage a shared set of golems without stepping on each other.
* Ownership and re-task gating are configurable under `ownership` in [`config.yml`](/machina-docs/workorders/configuration.md).

## Coexists with vanilla

Work Orders sits alongside vanilla copper-golem behaviour. Managed golems focus on their assigned job; unmanaged golems keep doing their normal copper-chest sorting. You opt a golem in simply by giving it a Work Order.

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*Work Orders is built by* [***Machina***](https://wearemachina.com) *— custom Minecraft plugins and more at* [*wearemachina.com*](https://wearemachina.com)*.*


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