Mod Menu (1.21.11, 1.21.10) – Listing & Easy Config Access

Mod Menu is a utility mod that adds a dedicated mod management screen to Minecraft, letting you view, search, and configure all your installed mods directly from the game's main menu. It is available for Fabric and Quilt mod loaders.

One of the biggest frustrations with modded Minecraft is the lack of a built-in way to see what mods are actually loaded. Unlike Forge, which has always included a mod list screen, Fabric and Quilt ship with no such feature out of the box. That means without a mod like this, you are flying blind — no way to check versions, no quick access to settings, and no easy way to tell if something loaded correctly. Mod Menu solves this problem elegantly, and with over 89 million downloads, it has become one of the most essential mods in the entire Fabric ecosystem. Created by Prospector and maintained by the TerraformersMC team, it is the de facto standard for mod management on Fabric and Quilt.

Key Features of Mod Menu

• Complete Mod List with Search and Filters — Mod Menu adds a fully browsable list of every mod you have installed, complete with a search bar and filtering options. This is invaluable when you are running dozens of mods and need to quickly find a specific one to check its version or configuration. Instead of digging through your mods folder, everything is right there in-game.
• One-Click Config Screen Access — For mods that support it, Mod Menu provides a direct button to open that mod's configuration screen. This eliminates the guesswork of figuring out which key to press or which command to type — you just click the configure button next to the mod name and you are in. It turns what used to be a scavenger hunt into a two-click process.
• Built-In Update Checker — Mod Menu can automatically check for updates for mods hosted on Modrinth or those that provide their own update sources. You will see at a glance which mods have newer versions available, helping you stay current without manually checking each mod page. This is especially useful for larger modpacks where keeping track of updates manually would be tedious.
• Library Mod Filtering — Many mods depend on library mods that serve no purpose to the player directly. Mod Menu intelligently filters these out from your main mod list using badge metadata like "library" and "deprecated," so you only see the mods that actually matter to your gameplay. You can still view them if you want, but they will not clutter your default view.
• Translatable Mod Names and Descriptions — Mod developers can use Mod Menu's Translation API to provide localized names and descriptions for their mods in any language. This means your mod list can display in your native language if mod authors have included translations, making the modded experience more accessible to non-English speakers.
• Rich Mod Details Panel — Selecting any mod in the list reveals a detailed panel showing the mod's authors, description, links to source code or websites, credits, and version information. This gives you all the context you need about any mod without alt-tabbing to a browser. It is like having each mod's Modrinth page available in-game.
• Developer-Friendly APIs — Mod Menu offers a Fabric Metadata API and a Java API that let developers customize how their mod appears in the menu. They can add custom badges, group child mods under a parent, and include extra links. This means the mods you install can present themselves in the best possible way inside the menu.

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How to Install Mod Menu

1. Download and install Fabric Loader or Quilt Loader for your Minecraft version. Mod Menu supports Minecraft Java Edition 1.14 and newer.
2. Locate your Minecraft mods folder. On Windows, press Win + R, type %appdata%\.minecraft\mods, and hit Enter. On macOS, go to ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/mods.
3. Download the Mod Menu file that matches your Minecraft version and mod loader from the download section below.
4. Place the downloaded .jar file into the mods folder. No additional library mods are required — Mod Menu has no mandatory dependencies beyond the loader itself.
5. Launch Minecraft with your Fabric or Quilt profile. You will see a new "Mods" button on the main menu screen, confirming the mod is installed correctly.

Requirements & Compatibility

What's New

• Fixed a development dependency issue with Text Placeholder API — this no longer needs to be bundled or included as a dev-time requirement.
• Restored full Text Placeholders support, allowing mod descriptions to use QuickText formatting for richer in-menu presentation.
• Continued compatibility updates for the latest Minecraft snapshots, including 26.1-snapshot-5.

Pros and Cons

Alternatives to Mod Menu

• Catalogue — A mod menu alternative for NeoForge that provides a similar browsable mod list with search and filtering, making it the closest equivalent for players who prefer the Forge ecosystem.
• Configured — A configuration library mod that adds a polished in-game config editor for supported mods, complementing Mod Menu by enhancing the settings experience.
• Roughly Enough Items (REI) — While primarily an item and recipe viewer, REI includes its own mod management features and config screens, making it a useful companion alongside Mod Menu.

Download Mod Menu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mod Menu compatible with Forge or NeoForge?

No — Mod Menu is exclusively available for Fabric and Quilt mod loaders. Forge and NeoForge have their own built-in mod list screens, so a separate mod menu is not needed on those platforms. If you use NeoForge, look into Catalogue as an alternative.

Does Mod Menu work with Minecraft 1.21.11?

Yes — Mod Menu fully supports Minecraft 1.21.11, including all release candidates and pre-releases. It also supports the latest snapshots up to 26.1-snapshot-5, so you can use it on cutting-edge versions without issues.

Do I need Fabric API to use Mod Menu?

No — Mod Menu does not require Fabric API as a dependency. You only need Fabric Loader (or Quilt Loader) installed. However, many other mods in your setup will likely require Fabric API, so you probably already have it installed.

Can I configure other mods through Mod Menu?

Yes — if a mod implements a config screen and registers it with Mod Menu, you will see a configure button next to that mod in the list. Not all mods support this feature, as it requires the mod developer to add integration. Mods that use popular config libraries like Cloth Config or YACL typically work out of the box.

Will Mod Menu affect my game performance?

Mod Menu appears to be extremely lightweight and should have negligible impact on game performance. It only activates when you open the Mods screen from the main menu, so it does not run any logic during gameplay. With over 89 million downloads and widespread use in modpacks, it is one of the most battle-tested utility mods available.

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