Craft Build Smelt Cook Fuel Pull From Containers

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (12,919 endorsements) 📥 591,952 downloads 📌 v4.0.2 📅 2/19/2021
🟢 Updated this month

By aedenthorn · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 9/13/2026 📅 Created: 2/19/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
1🛠️ BepInEx — BepInEx framework Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #3 of 837 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Description

This mod allows you to pull resources from all containers in range when:

  • [] crafting an item

    []upgrading an item

    []building a construction piece

    []adding fuel or ore to a smelter

    []adding wood to a kiln

    []adding fuel to a fire, standing torch, or sconce,

    []cooking food in a cooking station

    []doing whatever it is you do with windmills

    []reloading ballista turrets

    It also provides several modifier keys for advanced behaviour

    • []a modifier key (left shift by default) that, when held, pulls until full for ore and fuel.

      []a modifier key (left ctrl by default) that, when held, pulls the resources into the player inventory instead of building/crafting.

      []a modifier key to turn off the mod's behaviour entirely (left alt by default) when held down. This behaviour can also be reversed in the config to only allow this mod to perform its function when the key is held down by setting SwitchPrevent to true.

      Features

      Crafting stations and build menu will show an item's creatability based on resources available in all nearby containers rather than just player

      Resource requirement numbers will now also show the total amount available in nearby chests. You can customize this in the

      config file.

      Resources that the player's inventory doesn't have enough of will flash yellow (customizable) instead of red.

      When building a container, there will now be particle effect lines between the container and crafting stations in range, thanks to bakaspaceman who wrote this code!

      Prevent Lists

      There are two prevent lists in the config:

      • []FuelDisallowTypes - specifies types of consumables like wood and coal that are disallowed (does not apply to kilns, as kilns considered wood an ore)

        []OreDisallowTypes - specifies types of ore (anything that is transformed into something else) that are disallowed.

        Both lists should be comma separated with no spaces, e.g. RoundLog,FineWood.

        Item names are available here.

        Container Types

        The config contains toggles for each type of chest as well as ship and wagon containers to ignore completely.

        Config

        A config file BepInEx/config/aedenthorn. CraftFromContainers.cfg is created after running the game once with this mod).

        You can adjust the config values by editing this file using a text editor or in-game using the Config Manager.

        Notes

        This mod replaces the Player. ConsumeResources method, so may conflict with anything that tries to patch that.

        If you want to see what's happening behind the scenes, the log will spew out mildly informative information about where the resources are coming from (see screenshot).

        Technical

        To install this mod, the easiest way is to just use Vortex, the Nexus Mods mod manager. It should take care of all dependencies.

        To install manually, place the dll file in the BepInEx/plugins folder. You will need BepInEx.

        Code is at https://github.com/aedenthorn/ValheimMods.

        If you want to complain or ask for help or help me test my mods, you can visit my Discord server.

        Click here for a list of all my mods for Valheim.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This Valheim mod lets you use resources from nearby containers when crafting, building, smelting, cooking, and fueling fires, eliminating the need to manually transfer items. It's a quality-of-life improvement for players who want a smoother gameplay experience. With over 12,000 endorsements and 576,000 downloads, it's a popular and trusted utility.

✨ Key Features

Allows crafting from resources in nearby containers.
Supports building with materials from nearby containers.
Enables smelting and kiln operations using container resources.
Allows refueling fires from nearby containers.
Works for cooking food using container ingredients.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 12,787 endorsements and 576k downloads.
  • Saves tons of time by eliminating manual inventory shuffling.
  • Covers all major resource-consuming activities: crafting, building, smelting, cooking, and fueling.

⚠️ Cons

  • No detailed instructions or configuration options provided in the description.
  • Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter container or crafting systems.
  • May require testing to ensure it works with the latest game version since last update was June 2025.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Valheim players who are tired of constantly opening chests to grab materials for crafting or building. Perfect for builders and base managers who want a streamlined experience. Skip if you prefer manual inventory management or want a mod with extensive customization options.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Place containers within a reasonable distance of your workbench or smelter to ensure the mod can detect them.
  • If you use other inventory or container mods, test them together to avoid conflicts.
  • Check the mod's page for any updates or patches if you experience issues after a game update.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Valheim Mods
Author
aedenthorn
Version
4.0.2
Downloads
591,952
Endorsements
12,919
Category
Gameplay
Created
2/19/2021
Updated
9/13/2026

🧩 Commonly Used Together

Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.

🔧 How to Install Valheim Mods

Download from Nexus.

📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Valheim →

Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.

🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Valheim commands, item IDs, and more.

Keep browsing — more Valheim mods await

📋 All Valheim Mods 🏆 Top 25 📂 More Gameplay 👤 More by aedenthorn 🔎 Similar Mods 🌐 Best Gameplay (All Games) ⚠️ Fix Crashes & Errors 🔀 Check Compatibility ⚖️ Compare Mods 🆕 New Mods