AE2 Molecular Assembler Plus
by Gasai2225
AE2 Molecular Assembler Plus is a Forge and NeoForge addon for Applied Energistics 2 that adds pattern terminals and crafting support for large modded recipes.
What it does
The addon extends Applied Energistics 2 with dedicated pattern encoding terminals for crafting systems that need more than the base grid. The Extreme terminal offers a 9x9 crafting grid, the Draconic terminal handles fusion crafting with Wyvern and Draconic Chaotic Molecular Assemblers, and the Magical terminal uses station-specific layouts and catalyst selection. Blank encoded patterns get recipe tooltips that support AE2 autocrafting.
Applied Energistics 2 is required. Optional integrations activate only when their mod is installed, including Extended Crafting, which expands the recipe categories, and Botania, which adds its own layouts. Without the optional mods, the base AE2 recipes and core automation features remain available. JEI is optional and enables recipe-transfer buttons for the supported categories.
The mod is client and server, so the server and every player need it. Files exist for Minecraft 1.20.1 on Forge and for 1.21.1 on NeoForge, and the 7 release versions cover 1.20.1 – 1.21.1. The code is released under the MIT License, and the source code and issue tracker are public. Future work may extend the support to Blood Magic and other crafting stations.
Key features
Extreme pattern terminal
Recipes that need more slots than the standard layout can be encoded on a terminal offering a 9x9 crafting grid.
Draconic fusion crafting
Fusion recipes run through Wyvern and Draconic Chaotic Molecular Assemblers, encoded from a dedicated terminal.
Magical pattern terminal
A Botania-aware terminal with station-specific layouts and catalyst selection for magical recipes.
Autocrafting tooltips
Blank encoded patterns show recipe tooltips, and the terminals support AE2 autocrafting of modded recipes.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Extended Molecular Assembler also runs client and server on Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 and is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only. AE2 QoL Client is client-side only, so servers run without it, and its versions reach 26.1.2. Extended Terminal covers the same loaders and versions as this mod, with client and server installation under the same license.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE2 Molecular Assembler Plus | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-10-03 |
| Extended Molecular Assembler | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-10-08 |
| AE2 QoL Client | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-10-11 |
| Extended Terminal | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-10-09 |
Questions
Which file should be installed for Minecraft 1.20.1?
Does the mod need Applied Energistics 2?
Does the server need the mod installed?
In the catalog
AE2 Molecular Assembler Plus is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,122 Technology mods for Forge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
AE2 Molecular Assembler Plus is a Quality-of-Life addon for Applied Energistics 2, developed by ChillCraft Team, focused on late-game automation and making complex modded crafting easier to use. The mod adds dedicated pattern terminals and molecular assemblers for supported crafting systems. It is not limited to 9x9…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/ae2-molecular-assembler-plus
- Owner
- Gasai2225
- Published
- 2026-03-23
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-03
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15