CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Improved Inventory Tabs
Adds tabs to access nearby chests, blocks, and workstations. Updated for 1.20.1, 1.21.1, 26.2
Quick answer
Which Improved Inventory Tabs release should I use?
Improved Inventory Tabs improved-inventory-tabs-neoforge-1.21.1-1.2.1.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. 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 Improved Inventory Tabs 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 Improved Inventory Tabs improved-inventory-tabs-neoforge-1.21.1-1.2.1.jar need?
improved-inventory-tabs-neoforge-1.21.1-1.2.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge) 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 Improved Inventory Tabs without breaking your instance.
Built for Improved Inventory Tabs improved-inventory-tabs-neoforge-1.21.1-1.2.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use improved-inventory-tabs-neoforge-1.21.1-1.2.1.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
Install Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge) 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 improved-inventory-tabs-neoforge-1.21.1-1.2.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Improved Inventory Tabs add?
Supports Minecraft 26.2 with both NeoForge and Fabric
View and access nearby blocks without leaving your inventory by switching between tabs. This mod works purely on the client side, so no need to add it to server mod lists.

Instructions
Placing chests near each other will allow you to access them via a tab.
You can also place an item frame on a chest, and the item inside the item frame will be the icon for that tab.
Using Cloth config, you can also exclude certain blocks from appearing as a tab.

Requests
If there is a version of Minecraft you would like this mod to work for, please leave a comment and I can get to it.
Fourth-generation continuation: the original mod is by cakewhip (kqpel), continued by LiamMCW, then Andrew6rant through 1.19, and now here for 1.20.1, 1.21.1, and 26.2+.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Improved Inventory Tabs by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
2 loader builds1.21.1
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
Improved Inventory Tabs versions and loaders
improved-inventory-tabs-neoforge-1.21.1-1.2.1.jar
31 Aug 2026
improved-inventory-tabs-fabric-1.21.1-1.2.1.jar
31 Aug 2026
improved-inventory-tabs-forge-1.20.1-1.2.1.jar
31 Aug 2026
improved-inventory-tabs-fabric-1.20.1-1.2.1.jar
31 Aug 2026
improved-inventory-tabs-fabric-26.2-1.2.1.jar
31 Aug 2026
improved-inventory-tabs-neoforge-26.2-1.2.1.jar
31 Aug 2026
Improved Inventory Tabs 1.21.1 NeoForge
improved-inventory-tabs-neoforge-1.21.1-1.2.0.jar
31 Aug 2026
Improved Inventory Tabs 1.21.1 Fabric
improved-inventory-tabs-fabric-1.21.1-1.2.0.jar
31 Aug 2026
Improved Inventory Tabs 1.20.1 Fabric
improved-inventory-tabs-fabric-1.20.1-1.2.0.jar
31 Aug 2026
Improved Inventory Tabs 1.20.1 Forge
improved-inventory-tabs-forge-1.20.1-1.2.0.jar
31 Aug 2026
Improved Inventory Tabs 26.2 NeoForge
improved-inventory-tabs-neoforge-26.2-1.2.0.jar
31 Aug 2026
Improved Inventory Tabs 26.2 Fabric
improved-inventory-tabs-fabric-26.2-1.2.0.jar
31 Aug 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.