MoreCreativeTabs
by hypherionsa
With MoreCreativeTabs, a player or pack maker can add items to custom creative tabs defined by JSON files inside a resource pack.
What it does
Creative tabs are defined as JSON files inside resource packs, so a pack maker can decide which items appear in each tab and which vanilla tabs remain visible. Modpack makers are the main audience, and the mod includes an option to hide the vanilla creative tabs entirely. Other mods can also add their items to tabs this way.
The mod is configurable and comes with a configuration screen, while the project wiki lists a few examples on its top page. Pre-made example packs are included in the docs folder, and the Amended 1.18+ resource pack is recommended as a complete example of what the mod can do.
Only the client needs MoreCreativeTabs, so servers run without it and players join without installing anything. It depends on Fabric API on Fabric and is small in size. The mod is released under the MIT License and is open source, with files covering 1.18.1 – 1.20.1 for Fabric, Forge and Quilt.
Key features
Custom tabs from JSON
Items are placed into custom creative tabs by JSON files, which can live inside resource packs.
Hide vanilla tabs
An option disables access to the vanilla creative tabs, so a pack can replace them with its own layout.
Configuration screen
A configuration screen lets players adjust how the creative tabs behave without editing files by hand.
Example packs
Pre-made example packs in the docs folder show how to set up tabs, and the wiki lists a few examples.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.20.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x2 of 2 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Required by 1 mod
Use cases
Modpack layouts
A modpack maker can group items from several mods into tabs that match the pack's theme.
Who it’s for: Modpack makers and resource pack authors who want to control how items are grouped in the creative inventory. Players who only want to use the creative menu as it is do not need to change anything.
How it compares
Better Saved Tabs is open source under the MIT License, client-side only, and covers 1.20 – 1.21.4 on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, so it targets a newer range than MoreCreativeTabs. Custom Tabs (Custab) is client-side only and Fabric-only, covering 1.21 – 1.21.4, and it is not open source. Creative Library is client-side only and Fabric-only, covering 1.16.2 – 1.19.4 under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MoreCreativeTabs | Fabric, Forge and Quilt | 1.18.1 – 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2023-07-09 |
| Better Saved Tabs | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20 – 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2024-11-09 |
| Custom Tabs (Custab) | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-04-24 |
| Creative Library | Fabric | 1.16.2 – 1.19.4 | Client-side only | 2024-08-20 |
Questions
Does MoreCreativeTabs need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does MoreCreativeTabs support?
Which Minecraft versions have builds?
In the catalog
MoreCreativeTabs is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
This mod allows you to create and add items to custom creative tabs, using JSON files inside resource packs. It's aimed at modpack makers and even allows you to disable access to vanilla creative tabs as well as tabs from other mods This mod is client-side only and is very small in size with no dependencies (other…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/morecreativetabs
- Owner
- hypherionsa
- Published
- 2022-05-24
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2023-07-09
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15