
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
HarderCover
Adds a few vanilla-adjacent QOL tweaks to the Recipe Book. Fork of Hardcover.
Quick answer
Which HarderCover release should I use?
HarderCover 1.1.3+26.3 targets 26.3 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is HarderCover required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
This file is marked client-only.
What else does HarderCover 1.1.3+26.3 need?
1.1.3+26.3. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API 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 HarderCover without breaking your instance.
Built for HarderCover 1.1.3+26.3. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.1.3+26.3. It targets 26.3 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.1.3+26.3. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does HarderCover add?


Adds a few vanilla-adjacent quality of life tweaks to the Recipe Book.
This mod is based on Hardcover by DicedPixels which itself is based on Better Recipe Book by marshmallow.
| Features |
|---|
| Alternative Recipe Book Layout Adds one extra row of recipe results by rearranging the search field and navigation buttons. |
| Alternative Recipe Button Displays the resulting item instead of the recipe, and a tooltip shows the material list. |
| Auto Close Recipe Book Automatically close the recipe book when a supported screen is closed. |
| Bounce Effect Toggles the subtle bounce effect seen when new recipes are added. |
| Centered Inventory Centers the inventory and prevents it from moving when the recipe book is opened. |
| Mouse Wheel Scrolling Enables mouse wheel scrolling within the recipe book. |
| Circular Scrolling Enables circular scrolling when using the next and previous buttons. |
| Invert Scroll Direction Inverts the scroll direction when using the mouse wheel. |
| Creative Tabs Categorize recipes based on item groups, similar to the Creative inventory. |
| Compact Creative Tabs Show more categories in the recipe book by reducing tab size. |
| Dark Mode Vanilla Tweaks and Default Dark Mode based in-built dark mode resource packs. |
| Quick Craft Quickly craft items by clicking on recipes while pressing the 'Quick Craft' keybinding. |
| Recipe Book Toggles the recipe book button in supported screens. |
| Ungroup Recipes Ungroup any grouped recipes into single recipes. |
| Unlock All Recipes Unlock all recipes when a player enters a single player world. |
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
HarderCover by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.3
1 loader build26.2
1 loader build26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
HarderCover versions and loaders
1.1.3+26.3
hardercover-1.1.3+26.3.jar
5 Nov 2026
1.1.3+26.2
hardercover-1.1.3+26.2.jar
30 Oct 2026
1.1.3+26.1.2
hardercover-1.1.3+26.1.2.jar
30 Oct 2026
1.1.2+26.3
hardercover-1.1.2+26.3.jar
30 Oct 2026
1.1.2+26.2
hardercover-1.1.2+26.2.jar
30 Oct 2026
1.1.2+26.1.2
hardercover-1.1.2+26.1.2.jar
30 Oct 2026
1.1.1+26.3
hardercover-1.1.1+26.3.jar
19 Sept 2026
1.1.1+26.2
hardercover-1.1.1+26.2.jar
19 Sept 2026
1.1.1+26.1.2
hardercover-1.1.1+26.1.2.jar
19 Sept 2026
1.1.0+26.3
hardercover-1.1.0+26.3.jar
17 Sept 2026
1.1.0+26.2
hardercover-1.1.0+26.2.jar
17 Sept 2026
1.1.0+26.1.2
hardercover-1.1.0+26.1.2.jar
17 Sept 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.