Private Chests

Simple, powerful container protection for your Minecraft server. Protect chests and barrels using wall signs with `` or ``. No complicated setup - just place a sign and your container is protected. ## What Does This Mod Do? Private Chests is a server-side Fabric mod that lets players protect chests and barrels from other players. Attach a wall sign to a chest or barrel and write: - `` to make it owner-only, with optional shared access - `` to let everyone open it while still keeping it protected from griefing The mod handles protection automatically - blocking unauthorized access, preventing chest expansion exploits, stopping hopper theft, and protecting containers from explosions and fire. Server-side only - no client mod required. Players can join with vanilla clients. --- ## Features ### 🔒 Simple Sign-Based Protection - Place a wall sign on any chest or barrel - Write `` or `` on line 1 - `` supports additional player names on the remaining lines - Supports comma-separated names: `Player1, Player2` - Use both sides of the sign ### 🛡️ Comprehensive Security - Private containers - only the owner and listed players can open them - Public containers - anyone can open them, but they stay protected - Prevents chest expansion exploits - non-owners can't place chests next to protected containers - Stops hopper theft - hoppers can't move items in or out of protected containers - Explosion protection - TNT and creepers won't destroy protected containers - Fire protection - fire can't spread to protected containers - Sign protection - only the owner or admin can edit or break protection signs ### 🎮 Player-Friendly Features - Double chest support - automatically handles double chests - Owner expansion - owners can extend their single chest to double - Easy removal - break your own protected chest/container directly (auto-removes protection) - No player commands needed - players just use signs ### 🌍 Cross-Platform Compatible - Full Bedrock support via Floodgate/Geyser - Bedrock players can create and use protected containers - Configurable username prefix for Bedrock players ### ⚙️ Admin Tools Commands for server management: - `/private_chests list` - `/private_chests list public` - `/private_chests list private` - `/private_chests list_in_area ` - `/private_chests list_in_area public` - `/private_chests list_in_area private` - `/private_chests info ` - `/private_chests unlock ` - `/private_chests cleanup` - Alias: `/pchests` --- ## How to Use ### Creating a Private Container 1. Place a chest or barrel 2. Attach a wall sign 3. Write:

PlayerName1 Player2, Player3

Only you and the listed players can open it. ### Creating a Public Container 1. Place a chest or barrel 2. Attach a wall sign 3. Write:

Anyone can open it, but only the sign owner or an admin can manage the protection. ### Sign Format Rules - `` and `` must be on line 1 only - Marker is case-insensitive - Marker can be on the front or back - `` allows usernames on the remaining lines - Owner automatically has access ### Managing Protection To edit access: - Edit the sign text - Only the owner or an admin can edit the active protection sign To remove protection: - Remove the protection marker from the active sign - Or break your own protected chest/container directly Dormant signs: - If a protected container already has an active protection sign, extra `` or `` signs do not take over automatically - They only become active later if the container is unprotected and the sign owner/admin reactivates them --- ## Admin Commands All commands require admin permission (configurable, default level 3). ### `/private_chests list` Shows protected containers across the server. ### `/private_chests list public` Shows only public protected containers. ### `/private_chests list private` Shows only private protected containers. ### `/private_chests list_in_area ` Shows protected containers near your location. ### `/private_chests info ` Shows detailed information: - Container type and location - Owner name - Protection mode (`private` or `public`) - Allowed players - Creation timestamp - Last updated timestamp ### `/private_chests unlock ` Forcibly removes protection from a container. ### `/private_chests cleanup` Removes stale active lock records and dormant sign records in loaded chunks. --- ## Configuration Config file: `config/private-chests.json` ```json { "floodgatePrefix": ".", "adminPermissionLevel": 3, "maxLocksPerPlayer": 0, "listMaxEntries": 50, "listPreviewEntries": 20, "disable