Roughly Enough Items
by shedaniel
A recipe viewer and item browser for Fabric and Forge, serving as a feature-rich alternative to JEI with plugin support.
Overview
Roughly Enough Items is a utility mod created by shedaniel. A recipe viewer and item browser for Fabric and Forge, serving as a feature-rich alternative to JEI with plugin support. As a utility mod it concentrates on quality-of-life and convenience, and it has been downloaded around 80 million times, which puts it among the options players reach for in this space.
Roughly Enough Items is built for players who prefer an Architectury-based recipe viewer, common on Fabric. Roughly Enough Items lists recipes and usages in a side panel with search and cheat-mode options, filling the same role as JEI. It is approachable enough to drop into a world and use right away, with little setup required.
The mod is available for Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, and Quilt, 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.
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
Key Features
Roughly Enough Items brings a focused set of features to the table. Highlights include full item and recipe browser, plus drag-and-drop ghost items, with the full list below.
- Full item and recipe browser
- Drag-and-drop ghost items
- Favorites and exclusion lists
- Plugin API for mod integration
- Search with filters and regex
Dependencies
This mod requires the following dependencies to be installed:
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How to install Roughly Enough Items
Roughly Enough Items supports Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, and Quilt; 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, NeoForge, and Quilt for a Minecraft version this mod supports (1.20.1, 1.20.4, and 1.21.1).
- 2Download the required dependencies for the same version and loader: Architectury API and Cloth Config. Roughly Enough Items will not load without them.
- 3Drop the Roughly 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 Roughly Enough Items appears in the in-game mods list; if it does not load, re-check the loader, the Minecraft version, and the dependencies above.
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
Roughly Enough Items works particularly well alongside Architectury API and Cloth Config. It depends on Architectury API and Cloth Config, so those must be present and on the same loader and version. Because it ships for both Fabric and Forge-family loaders, it slots into most popular modpacks regardless of which side they are built on.
Roughly 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 JEI 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 Roughly Enough Items mod do?
A recipe viewer and item browser for Fabric and Forge, serving as a feature-rich alternative to JEI with plugin support. It is a utility mod by shedaniel, aimed at players who prefer an Architectury-based recipe viewer, common on Fabric.
Is Roughly Enough Items Forge or Fabric?
Roughly Enough Items supports Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, and Quilt. You only install it on one of these loaders, never several at once, so choose the one your pack uses.
What Minecraft versions does Roughly Enough Items support?
Roughly 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 Roughly Enough Items need any dependencies?
Yes. Roughly Enough Items requires Architectury API and Cloth Config to be installed on the same loader and Minecraft version, or it will fail to load.
Can I use Roughly Enough Items on a multiplayer server?
Yes. Roughly 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.
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