EMI is a client-side item and recipe viewer for Minecraft Java Edition. It adds a searchable item panel beside your inventory so you can look up crafting recipes, see where an item is used, and trace a full recipe tree without leaving the game. EMI runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt across Minecraft 1.18.2 through 1.21.1.
What EMI adds to your inventory
Open your inventory and EMI lists every obtainable item in a side panel. Click an item to view how it is crafted, or check every recipe that uses it as an ingredient. The recipe tree expands a complex craft into each intermediate step, which is useful in modpacks where one item depends on a long chain of earlier crafts.
- Browse every obtainable item in a panel next to your inventory.
- View an item's crafting recipe and the recipes it is an ingredient in.
- Expand a recipe tree to follow a craft through each intermediate step.
- Built around accessibility, with clear recipe layouts and keyboard-friendly navigation.
How to install EMI
- 1.Install your mod loader first: Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, or Quilt for your Minecraft version.
- 2.Download the EMI build that matches your loader and Minecraft version from the Modrinth project page.
- 3.Place the downloaded .jar in your .minecraft/mods folder.
- 4.Launch Minecraft with the matching loader profile; EMI loads automatically and appears on the inventory screen.
Compatibility and multiplayer
EMI is a client-side mod, so each player who wants the recipe panel installs it on their own game. You can join vanilla or modded multiplayer with EMI on your client alone. Because it reads the recipes loaded in your session, EMI surfaces modded recipes automatically once you add it to a modpack. It does not require a separate library mod to run.
Questions about this entry.
How do I install EMI?
Install a compatible mod loader first: Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, or Quilt for your Minecraft version. Download the EMI .jar that matches your loader and version from the Modrinth page, then drop it into your .minecraft/mods folder. Launch the game with that loader profile and EMI appears automatically on the inventory screen.
Does EMI work with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt?
Yes. EMI publishes builds for all four loaders: Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt. Download the file that matches both your loader and your Minecraft version, since the loaders are not interchangeable. EMI does not need a separate library mod to run.
What is the difference between EMI, JEI, and REI?
EMI, JEI, and REI all let you browse items and view crafting recipes inside Minecraft. EMI focuses on accessibility and adds a recipe tree that expands a craft into every intermediate step. The three fill the same role, so most players run only one recipe viewer at a time.
Which Minecraft versions does EMI support?
EMI supports Minecraft Java Edition from 1.18.2 through 1.21.1, with a separate build for each version. Every download is tied to a specific Minecraft version and loader, so pick the file that matches your setup. Versions before 1.18.2 are not covered by the current releases.
Do I need EMI on a multiplayer server?
No. EMI is a client-side mod, so you install it only on your own game to get the recipe panel. You can join vanilla or modded servers with EMI on your client alone. Installing it on the server is optional and is not required for the recipe viewer to work.
