> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://frinn.gitbook.io/custom-machinery-1.19/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://frinn.gitbook.io/custom-machinery-1.19/creating-custom-machines/processor.md).

# Processor

A processor is the part of the machine that process recipes.

Each processor type target a specific recipe type.

Specifying a processor is optional, if not specified the `machine` processor will be used.

### Available processors

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[Machine](/custom-machinery-1.19/creating-custom-machines/processor/machine.md)
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[Craft](/custom-machinery-1.19/creating-custom-machines/processor/craft.md)
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### Default

Default processor, if the property is not specified : 

```json
"processor": {
    "type": "custommachinery:machine"
}
```

### Example

If you want to use the [Craft processor](/custom-machinery-1.19/creating-custom-machines/processor/craft.md) instead : 

```json
"processor": {
    "type": "custommachinery:craft"
}
```