The mod works differently depending on version:
- 1.20.1+: Full dynamic tab management system — create, delete, and populate custom tabs via commands. All players on the server see the same tabs.
- 1.19.4 and older: Adds a single utility tab with access to hidden vanilla items (Command Blocks, Barriers, Structure Blocks, Light Blocks).
1.20.1+ — Dynamic Tab Manager
Admins create tabs via commands. Tabs are saved to JSON and synced to every player on login. Permission levels control who can create, delete, or modify tabs.
Note: After tab changes, players need to rejoin for the creative inventory to update.
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/customtab create <id> <name> <icon> |
Create a new tab |
/customtab delete <id> |
Delete a tab |
/customtab list |
List all tabs |
/customtab add <tabId> <item> |
Add an item to a tab |
/customtab remove <tabId> <item> |
Remove an item from a tab |
/customtab items <tabId> |
List all items in a tab |
/customtab rename <tabId> <name> |
Rename a tab |
/customtab seticon <tabId> <icon> |
Change the tab icon |
/customtab setpermission <tabId> <perm> |
Set tab permission |
/customtab reload |
Reload tabs and config (OP 4) |
Permission Levels
| Level | Who |
|---|---|
EVERYONE |
All players |
OP_LEVEL_2 |
OP 2+ |
OP_LEVEL_3 |
OP 3+ |
OP_LEVEL_4 |
OP 4 only |
Configuration
config/saroscreativetabs-config.json:
| Option | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
defaultTabPermission |
EVERYONE |
Default permission for new tabs |
createTabPermission |
OP_LEVEL_2 |
Who can create tabs |
deleteTabPermission |
OP_LEVEL_2 |
Who can delete tabs |
modifyTabPermission |
EVERYONE |
Who can modify tabs |
enableDebugLogging |
false |
Enable debug logs |
Legacy (1.19.4 and older)
Adds one custom creative tab containing normally command-only items: Command Block, Chain Command Block, Repeating Command Block, Structure Block, Structure Void, Barrier, Debug Stick, and Command Block Minecart.
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