DEX is a next-generation Item & Recipe Viewer mod for Minecraft (NeoForge 1.21.1) featuring instant in-memory search, mod origin categorization, crafting tree decomposition, and seamless JEI plugin compatibility without bloat.
DEX supports intuitive, multi-token query evaluation using AND logic:
| Prefix / Format | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
keyword |
Matches item name or ID (Ranked by relevance) | diamond, sword |
@mod |
Filters by Mod ID or display name | @create, @minecraft |
#tag |
Filters by item tag | #c:ingots, #c:ores |
$text |
Filters by tooltip description / enchantment | $sharpness, $speed |
-keyword |
Negative exclusion prefix | iron -ingot (finds iron items that aren't ingots) |
"..." |
Exact quoted phrase | "raw iron", "oak planks" |
| Combinations | Combine any tokens | @create gear -#c:plates |
| Key / Action | Function |
|---|---|
R (Hovering any slot or grid item) |
Show recipes that produce this item |
U (Hovering any slot or grid item) |
Show recipes that consume this item (Usages) |
A (Hovering any item) |
Pin / Unpin item to Bookmarks (★ Bookmarks) |
Backspace (in Recipe Viewer) |
Navigate back to previous recipe in history |
Left / Right Arrows |
Flip pages in Recipe Viewer or Item Grid |
Ctrl + O |
Toggle DEX overlay visibility (Show / Hide) |
Left Click (Search box) |
Focus search box and start typing |
Right Click (Search box) |
Clear search query instantly |
ESC |
Release search box focus (or close screen if unfocused) |
Mouse Wheel |
Scroll grid, sidebar, and recipe views |
This project is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0).
See the LICENSE file for details.
The DEX Team
