AE2 Pattern Counter
by Madgique
Players who run many AE2 crafting networks can use AE2 Pattern Counter, a set of monitor blocks that display how many patterns of each type are stored in an Applied Energistics 2 network.
What it does
Four monitor blocks cover the standard pattern types: Crafting, Processing, Fluid and Smithing, plus a Stonecutting variant. Each monitor reads the pattern inventory of the AE2 network it is connected to and shows the count on its face, updating in real time. A monitor placed next to a network can therefore report stock without opening a terminal.
The monitors show a power status indicator, so a glance reveals whether a block is receiving energy. When a monitor loses its network channel, its face switches to an OFFLINE message with a smooth blinking animation, which makes disconnected counters stand out. The mod is aimed at automated setups where pattern stock is checked from across a base.
AE2 Pattern Counter is server-side only, so players join without installing it. It is published for Forge and Fabric under the GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1 or later, which makes it open source. Installation requires Architectury API on both loaders, and Fabric API on Fabric. Files exist for 1.20.1 only.
Key features
Crafting pattern monitor
Counts the standard crafting patterns stored in the connected AE2 network and shows the total on the monitor face.
Processing and fluid monitors
Separate monitors track processing patterns and fluid crafting patterns, so each type can be read on its own.
Smithing and stonecutting monitors
Monitors for smithing table patterns and stonecutter patterns report those counts alongside the other types.
Real-time count display
The count on each monitor face updates while the network changes, without a terminal or command.
Power status indicator
The monitor face is bright when it is powered and dark when it is not, so unpowered blocks are visible at a glance.
Offline detection
When a monitor loses its channel to the network, an OFFLINE message blinks on its face.
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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.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 2
How it compares
Crazy AE2 Addons is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.20.6, open source under the MIT License, and needs both client and server. AE2 RS Bridge is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 only, not open source under the MIT License, and works on either side, and neither side needs it. AE2 Pattern Counter differs in scope: it adds only pattern-count monitors, is server-side only and covers Fabric and Forge for 1.20.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE2 Pattern Counter | Fabric and Forge | 1.20.1 | Server-side only | 2025-11-24 |
| Crazy AE2 Addons | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2026-09-10 |
| AE2 RS Bridge | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client or server, optional | 2026-07-11 |
Questions
Does AE2 Pattern Counter need Fabric API?
Does a player need the mod to join a server that runs it?
Which pattern types can a monitor count?
In the catalog
AE2 Pattern Counter is one of 4,058 Storage mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,474 Storage mods for Fabric. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Monitor your Applied Energistics 2 pattern inventory in real-time! AE2 Pattern Counter adds specialized monitoring blocks that display the number of specific pattern types stored in your AE2 network. Perfect for tracking your automation setup at a glance.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/ae2-pattern-counter
- Owner
- Madgique
- Published
- 2025-11-24
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-11-24
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15