Screenshot 1 of 2. EMI recipe tree showing the crafting steps to make a Minecraft item
What EMI works with.
| Platform | Java Edition |
|---|---|
| Loaders | Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt, Forge |
| Minecraft versions | 1.18.2, 1.19.4, 1.20.6, 1.21.1 |
| Environment | Client, Server |
EMI is an item and recipe viewer for Minecraft Java Edition, built for Fabric, Quilt, NeoForge and Forge. It is required on the client and optional on the server. Beyond the usual recipe lookup, favourites and search, it adds a recipe tree, a craftable mode and quick-craft keybinds. It also keeps its dependencies minimal.
What EMI adds
- Craftable mode, which shows recipes you can make right now. Toggle it, or set it as the default for an empty search.
- Favourites for items and for whole recipes, with a button press to craft a favourited recipe.
- A recipe tree that breaks a complex craft into every step, shows the base ingredients you need and what is left over.
- A recipe tree crafting mode that totals the materials and steps, then adds synthetic favourites to the sidebar so you can craft each step in the exact amount.
- Tag display that shows 'Planks' instead of cycling through every plank, with translations, models and tooltips.
- Binds for crafting straight into your inventory or onto your cursor, one or many at a time.
Loaders and Minecraft versions
- Fabric: 1.18.2 to 1.21.1.
- Quilt: 1.18.2 to 1.21.1, using the Fabric builds.
- NeoForge: 1.20.4 to 1.21.1.
- Forge: 1.19.2 to 1.20.2.
Modrinth lists no required dependencies for any loader. The creator's page notes that EMI relies only on the standard Fabric and Quilt API beyond the game itself.
How to install EMI
- 1.Install your mod loader for your Minecraft version. The guides cover Fabric and Forge and NeoForge.
- 2.Download the EMI build that matches your loader and Minecraft version from Modrinth.
- 3.Place the .jar in your .minecraft/mods folder.
- 4.Launch Minecraft with the matching loader profile.
EMI with JEI and REI
EMI runs alongside Just Enough Items. Install JEI next to EMI and the two share recipes, while JEI stays hidden. Roughly Enough Items has its own page here. The trade-off is that EMI has no Forge build past 1.20.2, so a newer Forge pack needs NeoForge or a different viewer.
Questions about EMI.
5 questions
How do I install EMI?
Install a mod loader for your Minecraft version first. Download the EMI .jar that matches that loader and version from Modrinth, then drop it into your .minecraft/mods folder. Launch the game with the loader's profile. No other mod is listed as required.
Which loaders and versions does EMI support?
Fabric and Quilt cover 1.18.2 to 1.21.1. NeoForge covers 1.20.4 to 1.21.1. Forge covers 1.19.2 to 1.20.2. Builds are tied to a specific loader and version, so download the file that matches both.
Can I use EMI with JEI?
Yes. Install JEI alongside EMI and the two work together to share recipes at runtime. JEI is hidden, so the panel you see is EMI's. Each mod still needs a build that matches your loader and Minecraft version, so check both before you install them.
What does the EMI recipe tree do?
The recipe tree breaks a complex craft into every step. It shows the base ingredients you need and what you will have left over. Its crafting mode totals the materials and steps, then adds synthetic favourites to your sidebar so you can craft each step in exactly the amount required.
Do I need EMI on a multiplayer server?
No. EMI is required on the client and optional on the server, so you install it on your own game to get the recipe panel. Installing it on the server is not needed for the viewer to work.
