Create: Better BeltMods · 1.20 – 1.21A Simple QoL mod that makes belt connections and direction changes easier

Adds brewing, smithing, and QOL changes to the vanilla recipe book
Direct download from Modrinth · 5,698,368 downloads
Better Recipe Book is a mod made by marshmallow. Adds brewing, smithing, and QOL changes to the vanilla recipe book.
It supports Minecraft 1.17 – 1.21. It has been downloaded 5,698,368 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Jul 8, 2024.
This mod runs only on your own game. Servers do not need it, so you can use it on any server.
Install Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for Minecraft 1.17 – 1.21.
Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the mods folder of your .minecraft directory.
Start Minecraft with the Fabric profile.
Easier: in Prism Launcher or the Modrinth App, search for Better Recipe Book in your instance's mods and click Install. It adds the loader and the mods it needs for you.
Full guide: How to install Minecraft mods
| Resource | Downloads | Versions | Last update | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7M | 1.17 – 1.21 | Jul 8, 2024 | Free | |
| 76 | 1.20 – 1.21 | 20 days ago | Free | |
| 26.5M | 1.16 – 1.21 | Sep 11, 2026 | Free | |
| 14.3M | 1.16 – 1.21 | Dec 30, 2025 | Free |
Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.21.
Yes. Better Recipe Book is free to download from Modrinth.
Client-side. Better Recipe Book goes in your own mods folder and works on any server, including servers without mods.
Yes. The last update came out in the past day.
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