JEI recipe completion overlay showing crafting steps in Minecraft

JEI recipe GUI panel with item browser open in a Minecraft inventory screen

JEI potion brewing guide display listing ingredients and results

JEI item list edit mode for hiding or pinning items in Minecraft Java

JEI item browser shown in a widescreen Minecraft Java layout

Just Enough Items (JEI) is a recipe and item browser mod for Minecraft Java Edition. It adds a scrollable item panel to the right side of every inventory screen, letting you search for any item in the game and immediately see how to craft it, what it can be used to make, or how to brew it. JEI works on Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge, has no required dependencies, and runs on both the client and server.

How to Install Just Enough Items

Download the JEI file that matches your Minecraft version and mod loader from the Modrinth project page. Install it the same way as any other mod for your loader.

1.Install your mod loader: Fabric Loader, Forge, or NeoForge for your Minecraft version.
2.Download the JEI .jar file matching your version and loader from modrinth.com/mod/jei.
3.Place the .jar file in your .minecraft/mods folder.
4.Launch Minecraft with the loader profile and open any inventory screen to confirm the item panel appears.

Using the Item Panel and Recipe Lookup

Once installed, JEI shows a scrollable panel of every item available in your game on the right side of your inventory. Type in the search bar at the bottom to filter by item name, mod name, or tooltip text. Use keyboard shortcuts to look up recipes and uses directly from your inventory or any container screen.

R on any item in the JEI panel or your inventory: show crafting recipes for that item.
U on any item: show all recipes that use that item as an ingredient.
A in the search bar: toggle between filtering the JEI panel and highlighting matching items in your inventory.
@modname in the search bar: filter all items from a specific mod.
O: toggle JEI's item panel overlay on and off.

Loader and Version Compatibility

JEI has been maintained since Minecraft 1.8 and covers every major version through 1.21. It runs as both a client-side and server-side mod with no required library dependencies. When installed on both sides, it can sync server-side recipe changes to the client display. Many mods publish native JEI recipe pages so their custom crafting systems appear in the same interface.

Supported loaders: Fabric, Forge, NeoForge.
Supported Minecraft versions: 1.8.9 through 1.21.11 (select the file matching your version).
No required mod dependencies.
Compatible with Sodium and Iris when installed alongside JEI on Fabric.
Many mods add native JEI recipe pages for their custom crafting systems.

Questions about this entry.

How do I install Just Enough Items?
Download the JEI .jar for your Minecraft version and loader (Fabric, Forge, or NeoForge) from modrinth.com/mod/jei. Drop it into your mods folder and launch the game with the matching loader profile. No additional library mods are required.
Does JEI work with Fabric?
Yes. JEI has dedicated Fabric builds for most versions from 1.18 onward. It does not require Fabric API as a separate download. Install it the same way as any Fabric mod.
Is JEI safe to use on multiplayer servers?
JEI is client-side safe and widely used in multiplayer. When installed on the server, it syncs recipe visibility with server-side data. Client-only installation on a vanilla server is also supported.
Which Minecraft version does JEI support?
JEI has releases going back to Minecraft 1.8 and is actively updated through the latest releases. Check the Modrinth project page and filter by your Minecraft version and loader to find the correct file.
Does JEI work with NeoForge?
Yes. JEI publishes NeoForge builds for versions that NeoForge covers. Download the NeoForge-tagged file for your Minecraft version from the Modrinth releases page.