What it does
Just Enough Advancements, or JEA, is an addon for the Just Enough Items (JEI) mod. It brings advancements into the JEI interface. You can search for them just like you would search for items. The mod displays the requirements for each advancement. This helps you see what you need to do to complete them, even if you've not unlocked them yet. Clicking an advancement opens a description that explains the specific steps required.
Compatibility
JEA supports Minecraft versions 1.16.4, 1.16.5, 1.20.1, and 1.21.1. So it works with both Forge and Neoforge mod loaders. The mod is categorized as Miscellaneous on Modrinth. It's licensed under the Apache License 2.0.
Installation requirements
You must install JEA on both the client and the server. The client side is required, and the server side is required. Honestly, this is because the client normally only knows about advancements that are already completed. The server provides the full data needed for the mod to function correctly in the JEI interface.
Usage
Once installed, JEA integrates directly into JEI. You do not need a separate menu. Folks who try this use the standard JEI search bar to find advancements. The results show the advancement name and its status. You can view the details for any advancement in the list. This is useful for planning your progression or checking what you're missing in a modpack.
Licensing
The project is open source. It uses the Apache License 2.0. This allows you to use the mod in any modpack you like. The author, MelanX, explicitly permits this usage. A mod is a community project maintained by MelanX.
Notes
The name JEA is pronounced like "yeah". A project is an addon, meaning it depends on JEI being present. So it doesn't replace JEI but extends its functionality. The mod focuses on visibility and searchability of advancement data. It does not change how advancements work in the game itself. That only changes how you view and interact with that data through JEI.
