diff --git a/Changelog.txt b/Changelog.txt
index d51f47087..2275a95c8 100644
--- a/Changelog.txt
+++ b/Changelog.txt
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ Key:
 
 Version 1.3.09
  + Added several permission nodes to give individual users special perks (Double/Triple/Quadruple XP)
+ + Added API for plugins to add custom tools directly via Spout
  = Fixed issue with NoCheatPlus and Serrated Strikes / Skull Splitter (fight.noswing)
  = Fixed bug where you could receive Archery XP from Potions
  = Fixed bug with duping blocks via piston pushing
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/api/SpoutToolsAPI.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/api/SpoutToolsAPI.java
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..03d3235ae
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/api/SpoutToolsAPI.java
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+package com.gmail.nossr50.api;
+
+import java.util.ArrayList;
+import java.util.List;
+
+import org.getspout.spoutapi.inventory.SpoutItemStack;
+
+public class SpoutToolsAPI {
+    public static List<SpoutItemStack> spoutSwords = new ArrayList<SpoutItemStack>();
+
+    /**
+     * Add a custom Spout sword to mcMMO for XP gain & ability use.
+     * </br>
+     * This function is designed for API usage.
+     *
+     * @param spoutSword The sword to add
+     */
+    public void addCustomSword(SpoutItemStack spoutSword) {
+        spoutSwords.add(spoutSword);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/ItemChecks.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/ItemChecks.java
index 54735af64..80c977c05 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/ItemChecks.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/ItemChecks.java
@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 package com.gmail.nossr50.util;
 
 import org.bukkit.inventory.ItemStack;
+import org.getspout.spoutapi.inventory.SpoutItemStack;
 
+import com.gmail.nossr50.mcMMO;
+import com.gmail.nossr50.api.SpoutToolsAPI;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.config.Config;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.config.mods.CustomArmorConfig;
 import com.gmail.nossr50.config.mods.CustomToolsConfig;
@@ -30,6 +33,9 @@ public class ItemChecks {
             if (customToolsEnabled && CustomToolsConfig.getInstance().customSwordIDs.contains(is.getTypeId())) {
                 return true;
             }
+            else if (mcMMO.p.spoutEnabled && is instanceof SpoutItemStack && SpoutToolsAPI.spoutSwords.contains((SpoutItemStack) is)) {
+                return true;
+            }
             else {
                 return false;
             }