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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Better Anvil

Quick renaming of CIT and CMD items from resource packs in anvil and chat!

Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.

Quick answer

Which Better Anvil release should I use?

Updated 1 year ago
Latest stable file 2.0.0-aprilfooledition
Game version 1.21
Loader Fabric

Better Anvil 2.0.0-aprilfooledition targets 1.21 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. 1 required mod needs a matching file.

Where it goes

Is Better Anvil required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
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

This file is marked client-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Better Anvil 2.0.0-aprilfooledition need?

2.0.0-aprilfooledition. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

1 required mod needs a matching file

Install Fabric API, RP Renames first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match. 3 come through another mod in the chain.

4 listed on this file 3 pulled in by those mods
Fabric API Needed by Better Anvil 2.0.0-aprilfooledition
required
No matching file
Mod Menu Optional for Better Anvil 2.0.0-aprilfooledition
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 11.0.4
RP Renames Needed by Better Anvil 2.0.0-aprilfooledition
required
Matching file found Matched file: 0.9.2
YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) Optional for Better Anvil 2.0.0-aprilfooledition
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 3.8.2+1.21.1-fabric
Cloth Config API Needed by RP Renames
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 15.0.140+fabric
Easy Anvils Needed by RP Renames
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: v21.0.5-1.21-Fabric

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 Better Anvil without breaking your instance.

Built for Better Anvil 2.0.0-aprilfooledition. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 2.0.0-aprilfooledition. It targets 1.21 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API, RP Renames first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match. 3 come through another mod in the chain.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.0.0-aprilfooledition. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Better Anvil add?

! ! ! Important ! ! !

Better Renames will no longer be supported for new versions. Now this project is officially archived from 11/07/2024

Personally, I recommend you to use Better Anvil alternative - RP Renames

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Description

Better Renames is a Fabric mod to quickly get CIT and CMD items in the anvil and the chat from selected resource packs.

Supported Formats

  • CIT - Custom Item Texture.
  • CMD - Custom Model Data.

Requires

Showcase CIT or Packs Menu

CIT or Packs Menu - In the middle you can see a list of item renamings, on the right you can see preview of your skin or your selected item (to change preview just use two buttons above), on the left there is a favorites panel, there you can store your favorite item renamings, at the top you can see tabs for different resource packs

Showcase CMD Menu

CMD Menu - In the middle you can see a list of CMD item ids, on the right you can see preview of your selected item or your skin with it (to change it just use two buttons above), on the left there is a favorites panel, there you can store your favorite CMD item ids, at the top you can see tabs for different resource packs

Search

For better search you can also use tags: #item, #resourcepack, #enchantments, #damage, #count, #lore. After the tag you can write your stuff.

Also you can scroll your mouse to use autocompleter for tags like #item, #resourcepack, #enchantments.
Example: #item scroll -> #item Diamond

Here you can see 3 examples of using tags for search, 1 picture shows an example with the tag "#item YOUR_STUFF", the second with the tag "#enchantment YOUR_STUFF", the third with the tag "#damage YOUR_STUFF"

More showcase you can find in the gallery tab!

Used Resource Packs [Examples]

Project description from Modrinth.

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