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Mob Journal

A Journal for all the mobs you've seen / discovered!

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Quick answer

Which Mob Journal release should I use?

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Latest stable file Mob Journal [FABRIC] [1.21.1] - [1.4.1]
Game version 1.21.1
Loader Fabric

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.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

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.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install Cardinal Components API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Cardinal Components API Needed by Mob Journal [FABRIC] [1.21.1] - [1.4.1]
required
Matching file found Matched file: cardinal-components-api-6.1.3.jar

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.

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Cardinal Components API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    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. @minecraft or @mobs_of_mythology.
  • 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


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Project description from CurseForge.

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Recent files

Mob Journal versions and loaders

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Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.