CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Helpful Recipes (not really)
A few helpful recipes and also MANY OTHER THINGS.
Quick answer
Which Helpful Recipes (not really) release should I use?
Helpful Recipes (not really) Version 1.0-1.20.1 targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Helpful Recipes (not really) 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 Helpful Recipes (not really) Version 1.0-1.20.1 need?
Version 1.0-1.20.1. 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.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Helpful Recipes (not really) without breaking your instance.
Built for Helpful Recipes (not really) Version 1.0-1.20.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Version 1.0-1.20.1. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; 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 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 Version 1.0-1.20.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Helpful Recipes (not really) add?
Welcome to Helpful Recipes! A mod that is certainly much MUCH more than just helpful recipes.
We have a whole new progression tree to reach the nether, you need a seperate mod for it to function, but otherwise its fun to make the blocks attatched to it!
This mod contains:
- a fun way to make stuff like Emeralds, Amethyst, Diamonds, and other gems
- a few new blocks
- full JEI compatability
- a whole progression tree
- a secret helmet cosmetic of MY skin!
- and a few extra things!
Have fun, Keep an eye out for updates!
TUTORIAL FOR THE ALTERNATE NETHER TREE:
you MUST have Nether Portal Configurator installed, this mod lets you choose a new item to be the nether portal igniter.
Step 1: Install Nether Portal Configurator
Step 2: Open your pack folder.
Step 3: Open ~/Config/netherportalconfigurator-common.toml.
Step 4: Set "requireditemid" to helpful_recipes:holomite_sparker.
Step 5: grind your ahh off to actually get it.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Helpful Recipes (not really) by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Helpful Recipes (not really) versions and loaders
Version 1.0-1.20.1
helpful_recipes-1.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar
17 Jan 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.