Visual Workbench is a mod designed to enhance the crafting experience in Minecraft by providing a more intuitive and visually appealing way to interact with crafting tables. It addresses the common issue of not being able to see what items are currently placed within the crafting grid without opening the interface, or forgetting what you were trying to craft. By keeping items inside the crafting table and rendering them on top, players can easily keep track of their progress and the ingredients they are using, making the entire process feel more integrated and less abstract. This mod aims to add a touch of visual flair and practicality to an everyday game mechanic. The core functionality of Visual Workbench revolves around its ability to retain items within the crafting table's inventory even after closing the interface. When you break the crafting table block, all the contained items will be dropped onto the ground, behaving as expected. More significantly, the mod introduces a visual overlay that displays the crafting ingredients currently placed in the grid, as well as the resulting item, directly on top of the crafting table block itself. This visual representation offers a clear and immediate understanding of the crafting process, making it easier to plan, execute, and even debug your crafting attempts, especially when dealing with complex recipes or multiple crafting stations. This mod is compatible with a range of Minecraft versions, specifically supporting 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, and versions 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2. It requires installation on both the client and the server, meaning all players who wish to experience the visual enhancements and have the items retained in their crafting tables must have the mod installed. For Fabric and NeoForged loaders, it is essential to also have Puzzles Lib installed. Additionally, for Fabric installations, Fabric API is a prerequisite, and for Fabric, the Forge Config API Port is also required. These dependencies ensure the mod functions correctly within the respective modding environments. To install Visual Workbench, place the mod file into the appropriate mods folder for your chosen loader. For Fabric and NeoForged, this is typically the 'mods' folder within your Minecraft directory. For Forge, it will also be the 'mods' folder. Before launching the game, ensure that all required dependencies, such as Puzzles Lib, Fabric API, and Forge Config API Port, are also present in your mods folder. If you intend to configure the mod, you can do so through the in-game mod menu if you are using Fabric with the Mod Menu by Prospector installed. Alternatively, manual configuration files can be found in the .minecraft/config directory, named according to the mod's ID and configuration type (client, common, or server).
