Uncraftable recipes
by ntkiddd
Uncraftable recipes is a Fabric utility for Minecraft 1.17.1 that lets players craft items the game normally blocks from crafting, such as chainmail armor and name tags.
What it does
Vanilla Minecraft keeps several items out of the crafting grid, including enchanted golden apples, totems of undying, horse armor and mushroom blocks. This mod removes those restrictions so the items can be crafted, which changes how the game's progression and resource use work. Only the crafting recipes change; the items themselves stay the same.
Because the changes are small and self-contained, the mod runs on a client, a server or both, and neither side needs it. Installation requires Fabric on the 1.17.1 build, and no other mod is listed as a dependency. Files exist only for Fabric, and the only game version covered is 1.17.1. The Unlicense applies, so the code is not open source under an open source license in the usual sense.
Key features
Chainmail armor recipes
Chainmail armor pieces can be assembled at a crafting table instead of being found only in the world.
Enchanted golden apple recipe
Enchanted golden apples become craftable from their ingredients, removing the need to locate them as loot.
Horse armor and name tags
Horse armor and name tags join the list of craftable items, so players can make them without trading.
Totems and mushroom blocks
Totems of undying and mushroom blocks are added to the crafting grid, giving those items a defined recipe path.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Survival progression
Players who want a steady supply of gear can craft items directly rather than waiting for random drops.
Balancing a world
Server owners who want less grinding for rare items can enable the mod to shorten the path to them.
Who it’s for: The mod suits players and server owners on Minecraft 1.17.1 with Fabric who want rare items available through crafting. It does not add new items, blocks or mechanics beyond the recipe changes.
How it compares
Extended Recipes is open source under the MIT License, supports Fabric only and covers 1.18 – 1.19, so it targets different versions than this mod. Recipes Unlocked runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt across 1.16.5 – 1.21.3, is needed on the server, with the client optional, with All rights reserved. Craftable Enchanted Golden Apple also covers several loaders but only makes that one item craftable.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncraftable recipes | Fabric | 1.17.1 | Client or server, optional | 2021-12-11 |
| Extended Recipes | Fabric | 1.18 – 1.19 | Client and server | 2022-07-07 |
| Recipes Unlocked | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.16.5 – 1.21.3 | Server required, client optional | 2025-05-29 |
| Craftable Enchanted Golden Apple | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.12.2 – 1.21.1 | Server required, client optional | 2026-05-21 |
Questions
Does Uncraftable recipes need to be installed on both sides?
Which loader does Uncraftable recipes use?
Does Uncraftable recipes work on newer game versions?
In the catalog
Uncraftable recipes is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 4,181 mods support Minecraft 1.17.1.
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What the author says
Fabric mod that adds some recipes for uncraftable items in Minecraft Current items: - Bell - Chainmail Armors - Helmet - Chestplate - Leggings - Boots - Cobweb - Elytra - Enchanted Golden Apple - Horse Armors - Diamond - Golden - Iron - Leather - Leather - Mushroom Block - Brown - Red - Name Tag - Saddle - String …
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/uncraftablerecipes
- Owner
- ntkiddd
- Published
- 2021-12-11
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2021-12-11
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15