diff --git a/src/main/java/org/bukkit/entity/Player.java b/src/main/java/org/bukkit/entity/Player.java
index 8a826774..2c861c7b 100644
--- a/src/main/java/org/bukkit/entity/Player.java
+++ b/src/main/java/org/bukkit/entity/Player.java
@@ -76,4 +76,13 @@ public interface Player extends HumanEntity, CommandSender {
      * @param sneak true if player should appear sneaking
      */
     public void setSneaking(boolean sneak);
+
+    /**
+     * Forces an update of the player's entire inventory.
+     *
+     * @return
+     *
+     * @deprecated This method should not be relied upon as it is a temporary work-around for a larger, more complicated issue.
+     */
+    public void updateInventory();
 }