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Simple SearchBar

by hamlook

Simple SearchBar puts a text search field into Forge inventory and container screens on Minecraft 1.8.9, so players can filter items by name or tooltip.

ForgeClient-side onlyMIT LicenseOpen source1.8.9

What it does

The mod adds a lightweight search bar to the inventory and to any container screen opened in the game. Typing in the field highlights matching items, which helps when a chest or the player inventory holds many stacks. It is aimed at the Fakepixel Skyblock server, where menus are dense, and the search also reads tooltip text and attribute lines.

The bar includes a small calculator feature that evaluates typed arithmetic, though the author notes it does not always handle failed math input gracefully. Simple SearchBar is client-side only, so a server does not need it and players can use it on any server. The files are released under the MIT License, and the source code and issue tracker are public. Forge 1.0.0 for 1.8.9 is the only build, published on the beta channel on 2026-02-22.

Key features

  1. Item search in inventory

    Typing a term in the bar filters the player inventory so only matching stacks stand out.

  2. Search inside containers

    The same field works in chests and other container screens opened during play.

  3. Tooltip and attribute matching

    Search terms are matched against item tooltips and attribute lines, not just item names.

  4. Calculator input

    The field can evaluate typed arithmetic expressions, though some invalid input may not be handled cleanly.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

No stable releases
Every published file is a beta or alpha build.
1.8.91.0.0
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Use cases

Skyblock menus

Players on Fakepixel Skyblock can locate a specific item in a crowded menu without scrolling through every slot.

Large storage screens

Players checking a full chest can type a term and see where the matching items sit.

Who it’s for: Players of Minecraft 1.8.9 on Forge who want a text filter in inventory and container screens, particularly on the Fakepixel Skyblock server.

How it compares

Full comparison

Not Enough Fakepixel is also a Forge 1.8.9 client-side mod released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only and open source, but it targets a different set of Fakepixel features. InviteHider is a Forge 1.8.9 client-side mod under All rights reserved and is not open source, so its source is not available to read. Chest Search Bar covers a later version range, 1.19.2 – 26.2, and is released under the MIT License on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Simple SearchBarForge1.8.9Client-side only2026-02-22
Not Enough FakepixelForge1.8.9Client-side only2026-08-15
InviteHiderForge1.8.9Client-side only2025-11-05
Chest Search BarFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.19.2 – 26.2Client-side only2026-07-20

Questions

Which Minecraft version does Simple SearchBar support?

Only 1.8.9. The single Forge build, 1.0.0, is published for that version and no other.

Does the server need Simple SearchBar installed?

No. The mod is client-side only, so players can install it alone and servers do not need it.

Is the source code available?

Yes. The project is open source under the MIT License, and its source code and issue tracker are public.

Does Simple SearchBar work on loaders other than Forge?

No. Files are published for Forge only, so Fabric and NeoForge players cannot use it.

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What the author says

SearchBar is a lightweight mod that adds a simple search bar for (Fakepixel) Skyblock. (yes search includes tooltip and you can search for attributes)
hamlook, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
hamlook
Published
2026-02-22
Updated on Modrinth
2026-02-22
Facts verified
2026-10-15
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