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ModernTabs

A cross-platform library that lets you customize the design of creative mode tabs, with KubeJS support.

FabricNeoForge
Loaders
FabricNeoForge
Downloads on Modrinth
518
Followers on Modrinth
5
versions
30
Updated
October 15, 2026Oct 15
Published
in 2026
This is a library — other mods need it, and it adds nothing to the game by itself
Example Tab With Expanded Sections - Showcase — An example for a tab with all sections expanded. · swipe

At a glance

A library: other mods need it
Runs on Fabric and NeoForge
For Minecraft 1.21.1
Client only — no need to install it on the server
Latest version — 1.7.1 from October 15, 2026
License MIT — free
Where it's needed
In gamerequiredOn servernot needed

Install in the game only; not needed on the server

Game versions1.21.1

What is ModernTabs?


It is a library mod that adds a cross-platform solution for customizing any creative tab even further than what is currently possible on both NeoForge and Fabric.
Currently implemented features:

  • individual tab sections with a configurable banner & overlay
  • The banner and overlay sprite animation can be configured to animate continuously, on hover or even not animate at all.
  • These sections can be configured to be collapsible
  • customizable tab background sprite
  • customizable tab button sprite (the texture behind the icon)
  • Use any sprite as a tab icon without it having to be a registered item
  • customizable tab title that can also be replaced by a sprite
  • customizable scroll bar sprite
  • a configurable search bar
  • Any tab texture can be colored in a defined color. 
         If no texture is defined in most cases, the default texture will be used & colored.
  • Support for custom element orientations (left, centered, right) for some tab elements
  • KubeJs support since v1.5.0

The creative tab banners are inspired by the Create Aeronautics/Simulated mod and ModernTabs therefore based on its original code.

 


Showcase - Example Creative Tab


This is just one example of many options

Example Tab Showcase

This example creative tab is only enabled in the development enviroment and therefore exists for showcase only. 
That also means that it won't show up in a regular modpack.

 


Wiki


The wiki is now located on the linked wiki.
It shows you how to either implement ModernTabs in your own mod or as a modpack creator with KubeJs.

 


FAQ


Why another such mod that adds creative tab banners?

➔ I created this library so I can use it for some upcoming mods by me and therefore, I need both a supported NeoForge and Fabric version.
Additionly, it already contains many other features with the goal of making the creative tab easier to configure.

Will the Minecraft version x be supported?

➔ I will not backport it. If anyone plans on doing it, feel free to do it and if you want, you can create a pull request on GitHub. I might update it to newer versions in the future (but I will not guarantee it).

 


Bugs & Feature Requests


Please report any bugs you encounter or feature requests on the linked GitHub.

 


Credits


FAQ

How to install ModernTabs?

Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download ModernTabs for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Which Minecraft versions does ModernTabs support?

ModernTabs has builds for Minecraft 1.21.1.

Is ModernTabs needed on the server?

Client only — no need to install it on the server

License and source
MIT Licensefree to use and share with credit to the author
Original — Modrinth↗Files unchanged, verified with SHA-512Is this your mod? For rights holders

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