Searchables Mod FAQ

Open any search bar that supports Searchables, such as the creative inventory or a mod's item list, and type your query directly into it. You can type plain words to match item names, or use filters like color:red or shape:square to narrow results. Suggestions appear as you type, so pick one to complete the filter.

Searchables is a library mod, so it adds no items, blocks, or recipes of its own. It only works behind the scenes to power search features inside other mods that support it. If you installed it expecting new content, that's not what it does.

Filters depend on what the mod using Searchables exposes, but common examples include color and shape, typed as filter:value pairs like color:red or shape:square. Other mods can register their own custom filters, so the available list varies. Start typing a filter name and let autocomplete show you what's supported.

Just separate them with spaces in the same search box, for example color:red shape:square. Searchables treats them as combined conditions, so results must match all of them. If you get no results, try removing one filter at a time to see which one is too strict.

As you type in a supported search bar, Searchables suggests matching filter names and values based on what's available. You can click or arrow-key to select a suggestion and it fills in the rest for you. This is the fastest way to discover which filters exist without memorizing them.

The most common cause is combining filters that don't overlap, or using a filter value the item doesn't actually have. Try searching with just one filter at a time to isolate the problem. Also check that the search bar you're using is actually powered by Searchables, since not every mod's search supports it.

No, only mods that integrate with Searchables will show its filters and autocomplete. Mods that use their own search system won't be affected even if Searchables is installed. If a search bar doesn't respond to filters, that mod likely doesn't support it.

Searchables itself is lightweight and only runs when you're actively typing in a search bar. Performance issues are more likely to come from the mods using it, especially if they have huge item lists. If you notice lag while searching, try narrowing results with filters instead of scrolling long lists.

Searchables is generally used on the client side to power search interfaces, but some mods may require it on both sides. Check the requirements of the specific mod that depends on it. If a server mod uses it, everyone connecting may need it installed too.

Nothing is wrong, Searchables alone doesn't change anything visible. You need another mod that uses it for search features to appear. Install a mod that depends on Searchables, then look for its search bar to see the filters and autocomplete in action.

Just open any search bar in a mod that supports Searchables and start typing. You can type plain item names, or add filters like color:red or shape:square to narrow things down, and auto-complete suggestions will pop up as you type.

It's a library mod that upgrades the search bars in other mods, letting you filter items by their components (like color or shape) instead of just matching names. On its own it adds nothing visible, so you need another mod that uses it to see any effect.

Because it's a library mod, it has no standalone features. You need at least one other mod that hooks into Searchables for its search filters and auto-complete to appear anywhere in-game.

Type color: followed by the color name in the search bar, for example color:red. Auto-complete will suggest valid color values as you type, so you don't have to guess the exact spelling.

Use the shape: prefix followed by the shape name, like shape:square. As with colors, the auto-complete dropdown will show you which shape values are available.

Yes, you can chain filters together in a single query, such as shape:square color:red, to narrow results to items matching all of them. The more filters you add, the more precise the results become.

Check whether the other mod's search bar shows auto-complete suggestions or accepts filter prefixes like color: or shape:. If it does, that mod has integrated Searchables; if not, its search is just plain text matching.

Auto-complete only appears in search bars from mods that actually integrate Searchables. If you're typing in a vanilla or non-integrated search bar, no suggestions will appear, so make sure you're using a supported mod's interface.

Searchables itself is lightweight since it only powers search filtering and suggestions, so it shouldn't noticeably impact performance. If you do see lag, it's more likely coming from the mods using it or from a large number of items being indexed.