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How to search

SioGabx edited this page May 8, 2026 · 2 revisions

User Guide: Entity Search System

Search Basics

1. Default Exact Match

If you type a word without an asterisk (*), the system looks for an exact match.

  • Example: zombie
  • Result: Only the entity whose name or technical ID is exactly "zombie". "Zombie Villager" or "Zombified Piglin" will NOT be displayed.

2. Using Wildcards (*)

To search for partial matches or fragments, use the asterisk symbol:

  • zombie* : Finds everything that starts with "zombie".
  • *zombie : Finds everything that ends with "zombie".
  • *zombie* : Finds everything that contains the word "zombie" (behaves like a classic search).

Special Search Prefixes

You can target specific entity properties by using symbols at the beginning of your search terms:

Prefix Search Type Example Description
@ Mod ID @minecraft Filters entities by their source Mod (namespace).
# Category #monster Filters by entity category (monster, creature, ambient, etc.).
(none) Name / ID creeper Searches within the display name or technical path.

Multi-Token Search (Combinations)

You can separate your criteria with spaces. The system will only display entities that match all criteria simultaneously (AND logic).

Complex Example: @minecraft #monster *zombie*

The system will search for:

  1. Entities belonging to the minecraft mod...
  2. ... that are in the monster category...
  3. ... and that contain the word "zombie" in their name.