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Author

mezz

Downloads

52.3M

Last Updated

May 17, 2026

License

MIT

Mod Loaders

Fabric Forge NeoForge

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2 1.21.11 1.20.6 1.19.4 1.18.2 1.17.1
library utility

Quick Install ID

#jei

Install Just Enough Items (JEI) in GDLauncher

Just Enough Items (JEI) runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

Install on Fabric

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that Just Enough Items (JEI) supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #jei, find Just Enough Items (JEI) in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Forge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Forge loader and a Minecraft version that Just Enough Items (JEI) supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #jei, find Just Enough Items (JEI) in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on NeoForge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the NeoForge loader and a Minecraft version that Just Enough Items (JEI) supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #jei, find Just Enough Items (JEI) in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Before you install

Make sure your Minecraft version matches what Just Enough Items (JEI) supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are supported. Just Enough Items (JEI) supports multiple loaders (Fabric, Forge, NeoForge); pick whichever matches your other mods. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Just Enough Items (JEI) free?

Yes. Just Enough Items (JEI) is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Just Enough Items (JEI) support?

Just Enough Items (JEI) supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Just Enough Items (JEI) require Forge or Fabric?

Just Enough Items (JEI) supports Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.

How do I install Just Enough Items (JEI)?

Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #jei. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.

Who made Just Enough Items (JEI)?

Just Enough Items (JEI) is made by mezz. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/mod/jei).

Need help?

Read our troubleshooting guide, check the guides section, or join the GDLauncher Discord community.

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