CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Mob Journal
A Journal for all the mobs you've seen / discovered!
Quick answer
Which Mob Journal release should I use?
Mob Journal [FABRIC] [1.21.1] - [1.4.1] targets 1.21.1 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Mob Journal required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Mob Journal [FABRIC] [1.21.1] - [1.4.1] need?
Mob Journal [FABRIC] [1.21.1] - [1.4.1]. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Cardinal Components API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Mob Journal without breaking your instance.
Built for Mob Journal [FABRIC] [1.21.1] - [1.4.1]. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Mob Journal [FABRIC] [1.21.1] - [1.4.1]. It targets 1.21.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Cardinal Components API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Mob Journal [FABRIC] [1.21.1] - [1.4.1]. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Mob Journal add?

Mob Journal is a lightweight and immersive mod that automatically records every mob you've encountered in your world. Track your discoveries, see detailed descriptions, and browse mobs by name or mod.
🧠 Features
- 📝 Auto-Discovery – Mobs are added as you wander close to them.
- 📚 In-Game Journal UI – A beautifully rendered double-page book to browse mobs.
- 🔍 Search & Filters – Search by name or mod (e.g.
@mythology). - 🧟 Mob Details – Health, armor, drop preview, and kill/death stats.
- 🔔 Toasts – Get a custom notification when you discover a new mob.
- 🎨 Custom Descriptions – Add your own JSON-based mob descriptions (optional).


💡 Usage
Open the journal with
J(configurable in controls) (Only works if you have the Mob Journal item in your inventory)Scroll through pages using the arrow buttons.
Click on a mob to view its details.
Use the search bar to find mobs quickly.
- Search by mod using
@modid, e.g.@minecraftor@mobs_of_mythology.
- Search by mod using
Alt + Left click on a mob inside the grid list or detail will open up its render config!
🛠️ Custom Descriptions
Descriptions can be provided per mob or by default per mod. More on this in the README.
You can add custom mob descriptions using JSON files in:
assets/journal/mobs_desc/<mob_namespace>/<mob_name>.json
Supports simple Markdown with in-game formatting, icons, and loot placeholders.
✅ Requirements
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Mob Journal by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
2 loader builds1.20.1
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Mob Journal versions and loaders
Mob Journal [FABRIC] [1.21.1] - [1.4.1]
journal-fabric-1.4.1.jar
6 Aug 2026
Mob Journal [NEOFORGE] [1.21.1] - [1.4.1]
journal-neoforge-1.4.1.jar
6 Aug 2026
Mob Journal [FABRIC] [1.20.1] - [1.4.1]
journal-fabric-1.4.1.jar
6 Aug 2026
Mob Journal [FORGE] [1.20.1] - [1.4.1]
journal-forge-1.4.1.jar
6 Aug 2026
Mob Journal [NEOFORGE] [1.21.1] - [1.4.0]
journal-neoforge-1.4.0.jar
6 Aug 2026
Mob Journal [FABRIC] [1.21.1] - [1.4.0]
journal-fabric-1.4.0.jar
6 Aug 2026
Mob Journal [1.20.1] - 1.3.9
journal-1.3.9+1.20.1.jar
2 Feb 2026
Mob Journal [1.21.1] - 1.3.9
journal-1.3.9+1.21.1.jar
2 Feb 2026
Mob Journal [1.20.1] - 1.3.8
journal-1.3.8+1.20.1.jar
31 Jan 2026
Mob Journal [1.21.1] - 1.3.8
journal-1.3.8+1.21.1.jar
31 Jan 2026
Mob Journal [1.20.1] - 1.3.7
journal-1.3.7+1.20.1.jar
27 Jan 2026
Mob Journal [1.21.1] - 1.3.7
journal-1.3.7+1.21.1.jar
27 Jan 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.