CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Improved Inventory Tabs
Adds tabs to access nearby chests and blocks. Fabric, NeoForge & Forge. Updated for 26.3
Quick answer
Which Improved Inventory Tabs release matches 26.2?
Improved Inventory Tabs 1.5.0 for Minecraft 26.2 (Fabric) targets 26.2 with Fabric, Quilt. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 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 1.5.0 for Minecraft 26.2 (Fabric) need?
Improved Inventory Tabs 1.5.0 for Minecraft 26.2 (Fabric) on 26.2. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
Install Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge), Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. 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 1.5.0 for Minecraft 26.2 (Fabric) on 26.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use Improved Inventory Tabs 1.5.0 for Minecraft 26.2 (Fabric). It targets 26.2 with Fabric, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
Install Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge), Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Improved Inventory Tabs 1.5.0 for Minecraft 26.2 (Fabric). It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Improved Inventory Tabs add?
- Minecraft 26.2 with NeoForge and Fabric
- Minecraft 1.21.1 with NeoForge and Fabric
- Minecraft 1.20.1 with Forge 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.
Choose tab position between veritcal (left & right of inventory) or horizontal (top & bottom of inventory)!
You can only access chests that are close to you, that you would normally be able to access. The mod essentially takes away having to look around and click a chest.
It can not be used to bypass protected chests, so should work with land claim and chest protection mods on servers.

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.
26.3
2 loader builds26.2
3 loader builds1.21.1
3 loader builds1.20.1
3 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 1.5.0 for Minecraft 26.2 (Fabric)
improved-inventory-tabs-fabric-26.2-1.5.0.jar
15 Sept 2026
Improved Inventory Tabs 1.5.0 for Minecraft 26.2 (NeoForge)
improved-inventory-tabs-neoforge-26.2-1.5.0.jar
15 Sept 2026
Improved Inventory Tabs 1.4.3 for Minecraft 26.2 (Fabric)
improved-inventory-tabs-fabric-26.2-1.4.3.jar
8 Sept 2026
Improved Inventory Tabs 1.4.3 for Minecraft 26.2 (NeoForge)
improved-inventory-tabs-neoforge-26.2-1.4.3.jar
8 Sept 2026
Improved Inventory Tabs 1.4.2 for Minecraft 26.2 (Fabric)
improved-inventory-tabs-fabric-26.2-1.4.2.jar
7 Sept 2026
Improved Inventory Tabs 1.4.2 for Minecraft 26.2 (NeoForge)
improved-inventory-tabs-neoforge-26.2-1.4.2.jar
7 Sept 2026
Improved Inventory Tabs 1.4.1 for Minecraft 26.2 (NeoForge)
improved-inventory-tabs-neoforge-26.2-1.4.1.jar
6 Sept 2026
Improved Inventory Tabs 1.4.1 for Minecraft 26.2 (Fabric)
improved-inventory-tabs-fabric-26.2-1.4.1.jar
6 Sept 2026
Improved Inventory Tabs 1.4.0 for Minecraft 26.2 (NeoForge)
improved-inventory-tabs-neoforge-26.2-1.4.0.jar
5 Sept 2026
Improved Inventory Tabs 1.4.0 for Minecraft 26.2 (Fabric)
improved-inventory-tabs-fabric-26.2-1.4.0.jar
5 Sept 2026
improved-inventory-tabs-neoforge-26.2-1.3.0.jar
4 Sept 2026
improved-inventory-tabs-fabric-26.2-1.3.0.jar
4 Sept 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.