Just Enough Items
by mezz
The most essential recipe viewing mod for modded Minecraft, showing all items and their crafting recipes in an overlay.
Overview
Just Enough Items is a utility mod created by mezz. The most essential recipe viewing mod for modded Minecraft, showing all items and their crafting recipes in an overlay. As a utility mod it concentrates on quality-of-life and convenience, and it has been downloaded around 250 million times, which puts it among the options players reach for in this space.
Just Enough Items is built for essentially every modded player who needs to look up recipes and uses. Just Enough Items shows every recipe and usage for any item in a side panel, and lets you search the whole item list without leaving the game. It is approachable enough to drop into a world and use right away, with little setup required.
The mod is available for Forge, Fabric, and NeoForge, so it fits a range of modpacks and launchers. It currently supports Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.20.4, and 1.21.1, spanning the 1.20.1 to 1.21.1 releases. It is a client-side mod, which means you can add it to your own game for personal benefit even when the server you join does not run it.
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Key Features
Just Enough Items brings a focused set of features to the table. Highlights include full item and recipe browser, plus recipe lookup with r and u keys, with the full list below.
- Full item and recipe browser
- Recipe lookup with R and U keys
- Search and filter items
- Bookmarking favorite items
- Mod integration API
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How to install Just Enough Items
Just Enough Items supports Forge, Fabric, and NeoForge; pick one loader (you cannot mix them) and install it for your chosen Minecraft version. It is built for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.20.4, and 1.21.1, so make sure your profile uses one of those versions.
- 1Choose and install one mod loader from Forge, Fabric, and NeoForge for a Minecraft version this mod supports (1.20.1, 1.20.4, and 1.21.1).
- 2Check the download page for any required libraries. Just Enough Items lists no hard dependencies here, but it is always worth confirming for your exact version.
- 3Drop the Just Enough Items .jar file into your instance's mods folder. On a server, place it in the server's mods folder instead, and each player who wants it adds it to their own client.
- 4Launch the game with that loader profile and confirm Just Enough Items appears in the in-game mods list; if it does not load, re-check the loader, the Minecraft version, and any library requirements.
Supported Minecraft versions: 1.20.1, 1.20.4, and 1.21.1. Always download the build that matches your version exactly, as mod files are version-specific.
See our full mod install guideCompatibility & alternatives
Just Enough Items works particularly well alongside Jade and AppleSkin. Because it ships for both Fabric and Forge-family loaders, it slots into most popular modpacks regardless of which side they are built on.
Just Enough Items has a modest footprint for what it adds and is widely used in modpacks without notable performance concerns.
If you are comparing options, similar mods include REI (Roughly Enough Items) and EMI. They cover comparable ground, so the right choice usually comes down to your loader, version, and the rest of your pack.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Just Enough Items mod do?
The most essential recipe viewing mod for modded Minecraft, showing all items and their crafting recipes in an overlay. It is a utility mod by mezz, aimed at essentially every modded player who needs to look up recipes and uses.
Is Just Enough Items Forge or Fabric?
Just Enough Items supports Forge, Fabric, and NeoForge. You only install it on one of these loaders, never several at once, so choose the one your pack uses.
What Minecraft versions does Just Enough Items support?
Just Enough Items supports Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.20.4, and 1.21.1. Be sure to download the file built for your specific version, since mod jars are not interchangeable across versions.
Does Just Enough Items need any dependencies?
No, Just Enough Items lists no required mod dependencies here, so it works as a standalone install. It is still wise to confirm on the download page for your exact version.
Can I use Just Enough Items on a multiplayer server?
Yes. Just Enough Items is client-side, so you can run it yourself on any server, even one that does not have the mod, since it does not require server support.
What is the difference between JEI, REI, and EMI?
All three are recipe-viewer mods that show recipes and usages. JEI is the long-standing standard; REI is an Architectury-based alternative popular on Fabric; and EMI adds extras like recipe trees and crafting from the panel.
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