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Compact Crafting Updated
Shrinking things to make other things!
Quick answer
Which Compact Crafting Updated release should I use?
Compact Crafting Updated compactcrafting-4.0.1.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Compact Crafting Updated required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Compact Crafting Updated compactcrafting-4.0.1.jar need?
compactcrafting-4.0.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Compact Crafting Updated without breaking your instance.
Built for Compact Crafting Updated compactcrafting-4.0.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use compactcrafting-4.0.1.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside compactcrafting-4.0.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Compact Crafting Updated add?
Compact Crafting
Crafting just got smaller.
This is an unofficial port of the original version by RobotGryphon
As the mod is MIT I am allowed to make a fork and update it
Compact Crafting is inspired from the Miniaturization Crafting mechanic from the Compact Machines mod. It's a brand new update featuring improved recipe loading, datapack support, fancy new client-side features, and a modernized codebase. The goal for Compact Crafting is to streamline the usage of the crafting mechanics, to make it painless for users and modpack developers alike.

Feature: JEI layer-by-layer view
The JEI interface has been completely overhauled to show recipes in an exploded view (for a quick peek into the center of a recipe) or, if you want to get nitty-gritty, you can even view the recipes layer-by-layer! Huge credits to Elucent for the sprite work for the controls for this.

Feature: Recipe layers
Previously in Compact Machines 3, the crafting mechanic forced a recipe designer to be incredibly explicit about how recipe layers were defined. Given that this means a lot more work on a designer rather than letting the mod itself "figure it out," it meant that custom recipes felt like a second-class citizen to the mod. In Compact Crafting, this system was overhauled to make layer definitions more streamlined.
Recipe specification comparison here - for now, take a look at the wiki link to see how layers work.
https://github.com/compactmods/compactcrafting/wiki
Modpack Usage
All of Compact Mods are free to use on modpacks. If you re-host the mod outside of Curseforge, please provide a link back to the mod page if your publishing platform supports it. Thank you!
Bug Reports and Issues
Compact Crafting is a full rewrite of the logic of Miniaturization crafting, so issues are expected. You can log them on the public repository on GitHub under the issue tracker.
Project description from CurseForge.
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Compact Crafting Updated by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Compact Crafting Updated versions and loaders
compactcrafting-4.0.1.jar
7 Oct 2025
compactcrafting-4.0.0.jar
29 Sept 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.