Use Tags as Recipe Input

Imagine you are a creator, and you want to create a desk that can be crafted from any type of plank. Sounds pretty straightforward, right?

Currently, you will have to create AT LEAST four versions of the recipe (as shown in the examples), with more if you intend on creating any custom planks. Additionally, you will have to stay diligent if you want the recipe(s) to stay relevant, as any new planks added to the game will require additional recipe variations.

Recipe 1: Planks	Recipe 2: Mangrove Planks
Recipe 3: Warped Planks	Recipe 4: Crimson Planks

Fortunately, tags may now be used as recipe input, streamlining the process greatly. Using this new functionality in the scenario above, your effort in creating a desk that can be made from planks will now look like this:

That's right, just one recipe! Not only does this account for all types of planks currently in the game, it will work for any custom plank and any future plank added to the game, provided they are tagged properly.

Now that you're familiar with the basics of using tags as input, you're ready to start experimenting. Create a recipe that uses both tags and items, set up a recipe that use multiple tags, and more!

As with most things in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, the only limit is your imagination.

In order to assist you in the creation process, we have provided a list of all tags current as of Minecraft:Bedrock Edition Version 1.19.50.