Item Storage Component
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #635 of 869 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
This mod lets you use any single-stack inventory item as a container.
As a modding resource, this allows modders to create custom items that can use this mod to act as a bag, pouch, backpack, pocketed-clothing, etc.
There are two parts to the storage system: templates and items.
Templates are stored as JSON in BepInEx\plugins\ItemStorageComponent\templates. Here is an example template, BepInEx\plugins\ItemStorageComponent\templates\ArmorLeatherLegs.json:
"itemId": "ArmorLeatherLegs",
"itemName": "Leather pants",
"allowedItems" :[
"disallowedItems ":[
"width": 4,
"height": 2,
"weightMult": 1. 0
allowedItems and disallowedItems can contain lists of spawn names of items to allow only or disallow those items. E.g.:
"disallowedItems ":[
The allow list overrules the disallow list.
You can either create a template yourself or turn off RequireExistingTemplate in the config file and the mod will create a template when you first try to open an item type that doesn't have a template as container.
Template files are named after the item spawn name, which is also the itemId field. itemName can be whatever you want.
Item storage is saved per-instance of an item type in BepInEx\plugins\ItemStorageComponent\items. So if you have several of the same item type, each one will have its own inventory.
To open an item as a container, hold down the modifier key (default left shift) and select the item in your inventory.
Items must be single-stack (i.e. cannot be stacked together in your inventory) in order to be used as containers.
By default, items to be used as containers must also be equipped and there must be an existing template file for that item type. Both of these options can be disabled.
Config
A config file BepInEx/config/aedenthorn. ItemStoraageComponent.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.
To reload the config from the config file, type itemstoraagecomponent reset into the game's console (F5).
Technical
To install this mod, place the zip file contents in the BepInEx/plugins folder. You will need BepInEx.
Code is at https://github.com/aedenthorn/ValheimMods.
If you want to
Item Storage Component by aedenthorn is a small gameplay mod that lets you add a storage component to any vanilla or custom inventory item. With 16 endorsements and 423 downloads, it's a niche utility for modders and players who want to expand item functionality. Last updated in June 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tiny niche mod with a clear purpose (16 endorsements)
- Opens up creative possibilities for modders and players
- Lightweight and focused—does one thing and does it well
⚠️ Cons
- Very low endorsement count (16) suggests limited community testing
- No documentation or install instructions provided by author
- Last updated June 2023—may not be compatible with the latest game version
For modders and tinkerers who want to add storage capabilities to items in Valheim. If you're a player looking for ready-made storage items, this is more of a framework than a finished mod. Skip if you want out-of-the-box content.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a framework mod, you'll need to edit item configs or use other mods to actually see storage in action.
- Check if the mod requires BepInEx or other prerequisite mods—the description doesn't mention any, but Valheim mods often do.
- If you're not comfortable with mod configs, consider looking for a more complete storage mod instead.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- aedenthorn
- Version
- 0.4.0
- Downloads
- 423
- Endorsements
- 16
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 6/29/2021
- Updated
- 6/12/2023
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