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Anvil's Search

Anvil's Search is a companion mod for Tinkers' Search, adding part browsing, tool simulation, and modifier search to the Tinker's Anvil GUI.

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Latest stable file anvilssearch-1.0.1-1.20.1.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

Anvil's Search anvilssearch-1.0.1-1.20.1.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 3 required mods have matching files.

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Is Anvil's 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.

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Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Forge
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.

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What else does Anvil's Search anvilssearch-1.0.1-1.20.1.jar need?

anvilssearch-1.0.1-1.20.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 3 required mods have matching files

Install Tinkers Construct, Tinkers' Search, Mantle first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 3 come through another mod in the chain.

3 listed on this file 3 pulled in by those mods
Tinkers Construct Needed by Anvil's Search anvilssearch-1.0.1-1.20.1.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: Just Enough Update (3.12.1.231) for 1.20.1
Tinkers' Search Needed by Anvil's Search anvilssearch-1.0.1-1.20.1.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: tinkerssearch-1.6.1-1.20.1.jar
Mantle Needed by Anvil's Search anvilssearch-1.0.1-1.20.1.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: Mantle 1.11.128 for 1.20.1
Just Enough Items (JEI) Needed by Tinkers Construct
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 15.74.0.234 for Forge 1.20.1
MezzConfigGUI Needed by Just Enough Items (JEI)
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: MezzConfig GUI mc1.20.1-0.5.11 for Forge
MezzConfig Needed by Just Enough Items (JEI)
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: MezzConfig 0.7.1 for Forge 1.20.1

3 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. 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 Anvil's Search without breaking your instance.

Built for Anvil's Search anvilssearch-1.0.1-1.20.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use anvilssearch-1.0.1-1.20.1.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Tinkers Construct, Tinkers' Search, Mantle first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 3 come through another mod in the chain.

  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 anvilssearch-1.0.1-1.20.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Anvil's Search add?

🔨 Anvil's Search

Minecraft Version License

📦 About

Anvil's Search is a companion addon for Tinkers' Search, extending its search experience to the Tinker's Anvil GUI.

😊 Supported Versions

Anvil's Search mirrors Tinkers' Search and supports all versions of Tinkers' Construct (currently 1.18.2).

✨ Features

  • 🔧 Side Panel - Adds a collapsible sidebar to the Tinker's Anvil GUI, letting you plan tools without leaving the screen
  • 📑 Three Tabs - Parts / Simulator / Modifiers, switch with one click
  • 🔎 Parts Browser - Lists every craftable part and all materials that can produce it
  • 🈶 Pinyin Search - Reuses Tinkers' Search's pinyin search (full pinyin / initials)
  • 🧪 Tool Simulator - Pick a tool → fill part slots with materials → preview stats, traits, and icon in real time
  • 🔒 Read-only - Simulation never consumes materials nor modifies the Anvil
  • 💾 Save Presets - Save to config/anvilssearch-presets/, file name includes a timestamp so old presets are never overwritten
  • 📤 Export / Import - Export via system-native file dialog; import from clipboard or file
  • 🖼️ Preset Browser - Built-in preset browser showing each preset's actual material-rendered tool icon
  • 🗑️ Delete Presets - One-click delete for unwanted presets
  • 🧬 Modifier Query - Search all Tinker's Construct modifier recipes, filter by slot type (Upgrade / Ability / Defense / Soul)
  • ✅ Requirement Check - Real-time validation of whether a modifier applies to the current item
  • ⭐ Favorites - Favorite modifiers, displayed in a dedicated section

🎮 Controls

Action Function
Press G (rebindable) Toggle the sidebar panel
Click top Tab Switch between Parts / Simulator / Modifiers
Search box input Filter by name or pinyin (full pinyin, initials)
Left click a part slot Open the material picker
Right click a part slot Expand / collapse the material detail card
Click "Save" Save to config/anvilssearch-presets/
Click "Export" Choose an export location via system-native dialog
Click "Import" Open the preset browser
Click a preset row Apply that preset to the simulator
Click the ✕ on a preset row Delete that preset

💡 Save and Export require all part slots to be filled. Incomplete tools are rejected with a hint.

⚙️ Requirements

Mod Required Note
Tinkers' Search ✅ Required Search & UI foundation for this mod
Tinkers' Construct ✅ Required Tinker's Anvil and modifier systems
Mantle ✅ Required Tinkers' Construct dependency
JEI (Just Enough Items) ❌ Optional Provides recipe lookup integration

💡 This mod hard-depends on Tinkers' Search. Please install it first. Search, pinyin, and UI components all come from Tinkers' Search.

📥 Download

🛠️ Development Build

git clone https://github.com/leipishu/AnvilsSearch.git
cd AnvilsSearch
./gradlew build

Build artifacts are located in build/libs/.

To run in a development environment:

./gradlew runClient

📄 License

This project is licensed under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only (LGPL-3.0-only).

See LICENSE.txt for details.

🙏 Credits

  • Tinkers' Search - UI foundation, pinyin search, and heavily reused components
  • Tinkers' Construct - Tinker's Anvil API and modifier systems
  • Mantle - Tinkers' Construct library
  • pinyin4j - Chinese pinyin conversion support (bundled by Tinkers' Search)
  • All users who reported issues and suggested features

📞 Contact

⚠️ Note: Anvil's Search is a companion addon for Tinkers' Search. You must install Tinkers' Search for it to work.

Made with ❤️ by Leipishu

Project description from CurseForge.

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