Carry Chest
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #10 of 130 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Carry Chest lets you pick up chests even if they're not empty.
Install
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[]Install the latest version of SMAPI.
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]Unzip the mod folder into Stardew Valley/Mods.[]Run the game using SMAPI.
Use
Just pick up a chest like normal, even if it's not empty! (To pick up a chest, interact with it when your toolbar has an empty slot selected.)
Caution: placing a non-empty chest without the mod installed will lose its contents.
Compatibility
Compatible with Stardew Valley 1. 5. 5+ on Linux/macOS/Windows, both single-player and multiplayer.
See also
- []Release notes
- Source code
Carry Chest is a compact QoL mod for Stardew Valley that lets you pick up chests even when they contain items, saving you from emptying them first. With over 10k endorsements and 410k downloads, it's a proven community favorite for inventory management.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 10,753 endorsements and 410k downloads show it's a must-have.
- Saves time and hassle—no more emptying chests just to move them.
- Lightweight and to the point; does exactly what it says.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in December 2021—may need compatibility checks with newer game versions.
- No detailed feature list or documentation beyond the one-liner description.
- Requires SMAPI to work, which is an extra dependency for some players.
For Stardew Valley players who constantly rearrange their farm and hate emptying chests before moving them. Perfect for hoarders and organizers alike. Skip if you never move chests or prefer more complex overhaul mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install SMAPI first—this mod won't work without it.
- After installing, launch the game via SMAPI to ensure the mod loads.
- If you're on a multiplayer server, all players need the mod to avoid desync.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- spacechase0
- Version
- 1.3.6
- Downloads
- 410,661
- Endorsements
- 10,753
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 7/12/2017
- Updated
- 12/24/2021
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
🔧 How to Install Stardew Valley Mods
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