What is Just Enough Items?
Just Enough Items (JEI) by mezz is the recipe viewer most modpacks ship by default. It lists every item in the game down the side of your inventory, and two keys answer the two questions modded players ask constantly: how do I make this, and what is this used for.
JEI runs on Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge across a decade of Minecraft versions, and virtually every content mod registers its machines and recipes with it.
Core Usage and Keybinds
- R on a hovered item shows its recipes; U shows its uses as an ingredient.
- Click an item in the side list for recipes, right-click for uses.
- The + button in recipe views transfers ingredients straight into the crafting grid or machine when you have the materials.
- Bookmark with A: hovered items pin to a bookmark list on the left for crafting sessions.
Search syntax turns the item list into a query engine:
| Prefix | Filters by | Example |
|---|---|---|
@ | mod name | @mekanism |
# | tooltip text | #feather falling |
$ | item tag | $forge:ores |
& | resource ID | &cobblestone |
Operators must have cheat access to use cheat mode (give items by clicking the list), toggled in the JEI config or with Ctrl-click on the wrench icon.
Just Enough Items (JEI) FAQ
How do I see a recipe in JEI?
Hover any item and press R for its recipes or U for its uses. Clicking items in the right-hand list does the same.
Why is the JEI item list missing?
The list toggles with Ctrl+O by default. If it is still absent, check that the inventory screen is not in a reduced GUI mode and that JEI matches your game version.
How do I search a specific mod's items in JEI?
Prefix the search with @ and the mod name, for example @botania. Combine terms like "@create gear" to narrow further.