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Just Enough Items (JEI)

The classic recipe viewer. Look up how to craft any item, and what it is used for, straight from your inventory.

Type
Mod, Java Edition
Loaders
Fabric, Forge, NeoForge
Minecraft
1.8 to 26.3
Made by
mezz
Downloads
87M on Modrinth
Install on
Your game, the server, or both

How to install Just Enough Items (JEI)

  1. Install the Fabric loader for your Minecraft version (it also supports Forge, NeoForge).
  2. Download the file that matches your Minecraft version and loader from the official page above.
  3. Put the .jar file in the mods folder of your Minecraft folder, or install it with the CurseForge app, Modrinth App or Prism Launcher.
  4. Start Minecraft with the loader profile. Just Enough Items (JEI) should appear in the Mods list.

Step-by-step help: how to install Minecraft mods. Only download from the official pages linked above.

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