JEI Tag Groups
Anyone who has spent hours browsing Just Enough Items knows the pain of endless scrolling. Do you really need to see forty separate pages of enchanted book recipes, or a dozen nearly identical tool repair entries? JEI Tag Groups is a client-side add-on that fixes this clutter at the source, grouping similar recipes and item entries so your recipe browser stays readable and fast.
If you are tired of a wall of duplicate entries every time you open your inventory, this mod deserves a spot in your pack. It is lightweight, configurable, and works quietly in the background while you play.
What JEI Tag Groups Actually Does
At its core, JEI Tag Groups organizes JEI recipes and item lists by collapsing entries that share the same item tag or item ID. Instead of showing every variant of a similar item, JEI displays a single collapsed entry you can expand whenever you need the details.
The mod can collapse recipes based on several criteria:
- Item tags or item IDs for duplicate item entries
- Recipe IDs, or text contained within a recipe ID
- Input items used in a recipe
- Output items produced by a recipe
Out of the box, it already handles the worst offenders. Enchanted book anvil recipes, potion recipes, repair recipes, and armor trim recipes are collapsed by default, which instantly trims hundreds of redundant pages from your JEI interface.
Supported Versions and Loaders
JEI Tag Groups is built for modern Minecraft, with support for current releases on both Fabric and NeoForge. Because it is a client-side mod, you do not need it on a server, and it will not affect gameplay logic, loot tables, or world data. That makes it a safe addition to almost any modpack, whether you are running a vanilla-plus setup or a heavily modded kitchen-sink pack.
Installation Requirements
Before you install, make sure you have the correct loader installed and a matching version of JEI itself. The add-on depends on JEI to function, so it will not load without it. If you are using a launcher such as foxygame.net, you can add JEI Tag Groups straight from the built-in add-on catalog, and the launcher will keep it updated automatically as new Minecraft versions roll out.
How to Install JEI Tag Groups
Getting the mod running takes only a few minutes. Here is the standard process:
- Confirm which Minecraft version and loader you are using, such as Fabric or NeoForge.
- Install a compatible version of JEI first.
- Download JEI Tag Groups for Minecraft from the official project page.
- Place the mod file into your mods folder.
- Launch the game and open your recipe browser to confirm the add-on is active.
If you prefer a simpler route, a launcher with a one-click install option can handle the file placement for you. Either way, the setup is quick and does not require editing configs before your first launch.
Customizing Collapse Rules
The real strength of JEI Tag Groups is its configuration. The config file uses JSON format, which makes it approachable even if you have never written code. You can add your own collapsing rules by specifying the tags, IDs, or recipe patterns you want grouped together.
Want to hide every variant of a specific modded tool? Add its item tag. Annoyed by a particular crafting recipe that floods the list? Target its recipe ID. The project Wiki walks through the syntax in detail, so building custom rules is more a matter of copy, paste, and tweak than deep technical work.
In-Game Controls and Visuals
Interacting with collapsed entries is intuitive. Hover over a collapsed recipe and hold the configured key to expand or collapse it on the spot. You can also cycle through every collapsed recipe on the current page, which is handy when you want to compare variants quickly without leaving the interface.
For extra clarity, the mod lets you customize the border color of collapsed entries. A distinct border makes it obvious at a glance which recipes are grouped, so you never lose track of what is hidden and what is not.
Why It Belongs in Your Modpack
Performance and readability go hand in hand in Minecraft. A cleaner JEI list means less time scrolling and more time building, crafting, and exploring. JEI Tag Groups delivers that improvement without adding heavy overhead or changing how recipes actually work.
Whether you are a pack developer cleaning up a public modpack or a solo player who just wants a tidier inventory screen, this add-on solves a problem almost everyone notices but few mods address. Download JEI Tag Groups, set up a few rules, and enjoy a recipe browser that finally respects your time.