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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Better Search

Enhances search bars with support for mistyped searches, multiple languages and much more!

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Quick answer

Which Better Search release should I use?

Updated today
Latest stable file v1.3.1
Game version 1.21.1
Loader Fabric

Better Search v1.3.1 targets 1.21.1 with Fabric. 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 Better Search 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 Better Search v1.3.1 need?

v1.3.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 Better Search without breaking your instance.

Built for Better Search v1.3.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use v1.3.1. It targets 1.21.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  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 v1.3.1. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Better Search add?

Better Search

forge fabric neoforge

Better Search is a client-side mod that enhances search bars with support for mistyped searches and multiple languages.


Example of the feature in action in the Creative Tab:

Creative inventory search

Never struggle to find a recipe in the Recipe Book again!

Recipe book search

Building commands is much more convenient!

Command builder

Searches affect the Creative Inventory, Recipe Book, and even the chat. Each of these can be individually enabled or disabled through a fully customizable, intuitive, and easy-to-use menu accessed by pressing the mod custom menu hotkey:

Alt + O

(That is the letter O, not the number 0!)

Below are some useful settings that make this mod stand out from similar alternatives:

  • Full search support for any mod
  • Better Search system is also compatible with: JEI, REI, NEI and EMI
  • Fully configurable multi-language support
  • Fully configurable fuzzy search system
  • Vanilla-faithful interface
  • Pre-configured for almost any language

github-plural

Code license (MIT)


Mod made by Rivalzin (me :D), page design inspired by Terrunic and Evan Bowness

Project description from CurseForge.

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27 available setups

Showing the newest 12 of 14 game versions. Older files are in the list below.

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Recent files

Better Search versions and loaders

49 of 49 releases match

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