Simple Shulkers

# Simple Shulkers > **Tired of early-game inventory struggles?** Unlock portable storage long before you reach The End! # Overview Simple Shulkers is the perfect solution for your early Minecraft adventures. This mod introduces wooden shulker boxes, giving you much-needed portable storage without requiring late-game resources. Easily crafted from common Overworld materials, these boxes are ideal for extending your mining trips, expanding your exploration, and reducing those annoying trips back to base. This mod adds **three types of wooden shulker boxes** - Oak, Spruce, and Birch - each providing essential 9-slot storage while maintaining vanilla game balance. *** ## Features * Craftable early-game shulker boxes from common wood types * Portable 9-slot storage without needing End access * Contents tooltip showing stored items at a glance * Full dispenser compatibility like vanilla shulkers * Preserves items when broken - never lose your stored items * Seamless vanilla integration with animations and sounds *** ## How it Works ### Crafting Shulker Shells Craft specialized shells using 5 stripped logs of matching wood type in an upside-down 'U' shape: !(https://raw.githubusercontent.com/eightyseven76/simpleshulkers/refs/heads/main/images/shulkershellrecipes.gif) ### Creating Shulker Boxes Combine 2 shells + 1 vanilla chest in vertical arrangement (Shell-Chest-Shell): !(https://raw.githubusercontent.com/eightyseven76/simpleshulkers/4b17055aabb53b629b0efaf33f12b13dfede044a/images/shulkerboxrecipes.gif) ### Using Your Shulker Boxes * **Place/Open**: Right-click to place and access 9 storage slots * **Check Contents**: Hover over box to see items inside (shows up to 5 items) * **Break Safely**: Contents stay preserved when broken * **Dispenser and Piston Ready**: Works automatically with dispensers/pistons. *** ## FAQ **Q: What does this mod add?** A: Eight types of wooden shulker boxes (Oak, Spruce, Birch, Acacia, Jungle, Dark Oak, Mangrove, Cherry) and their crafting components (wooden shulker shells). **Q: How many slots do they have?** A: Each wooden shulker box provides 9 inventory slots, offering a balanced early-game storage solution. **Q: Can I nest them inside other shulkers?** A: No, they follow vanilla restrictions and can't be placed inside any shulker boxes. **Q: Are they available in Creative mode?** A: Yes! Find all items under the "Simple Shulkers" creative tab. **Q: Is multiplayer supported?** A: Absolutely! This mod works on both client and server, but it must be installed on both for multiplayer gameplay. **Q: Can I add this to my modpack?** A: Yes, you're free to include Simple Shulkers in any modpack under the MIT License. Attribution is appreciated! **Q: Will there be Nether stem types?** A: We started with the most common types. More wood variations, like Crimson Stem, Warped Stem, and Bamboo, are planned for future updates! **Q: How do I report bugs?** A: Through our (https://github.com/eightyseven76/simpleshulkers/issues) with mod/MC versions. *** ## Mod Compatibility * Works with most inventory/storage mods * No known incompatibilities * Client/Server symmetric requirement *** ## Support Found an issue or have suggestions? Report on (https://github.com/eightyseven76/simpleshulkers/issues) - include MC version, mod list, and reproduction steps! *** (https://img.shields.io/badge/REPORT_ISSUES-HERE-brightgreen?style=for-the-badge)](https://github.com/eightyseven76/simpleshulkers/issues)