Smarter containers

⭐ ⭐⭐ (3,143 endorsements) 📥 137,242 downloads 📌 v1.7.0 📅 3/7/2021
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Flueno · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 11/10/2023 📅 Created: 3/7/2021
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #17 of 836 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Features

  • [] Teaches your containers to automatically send items you put in them to other containers if they are already containing this item-stack.

    [] Puts same-kinded items to their siblings: copper-ore goes to chest containing tin-ore and so on.

    [] You can create such item-groups from any items combination - just put your carrots, stones and feathers in one box, click the button and from now on your carrots will go to chest with feathers.

    [] Configure mod to load-out all specific loot-items from your inventory to a proper chests via a single button click.

    How it works:

    When you put an item stack to a container via

    If container is full or doesn't contain same items:

    - check each nearby container and if it is not full and has same item (stack) - your item is routed there.

    - otherwise (if none found) check each nearby container and if it is not full and has "relevant" group items - your items are routed there.

    In other words: If group contains your item and chest contains any other item from a group, then your item will go to this chest.

    General Configuration parameters

    - range - defines area to locate "nearby" containers

    - onlyStackableItems - (enabled by default) when enabled - non stackable items (tools, weapons, armor) are NOT rearranged

    - hudMessageEnabled - (enabled by default) Enables hud message indicating that item was placed to some other chest.

    - hudMessageText - HUD message consists of Icon, item-name plus this hudMessageText

    - audioFeedbackEnabled - play ingame-sound if items are successfully distributed

    - effectFeedbackEnabled - display a temporary visual effect over chests where your items were distributed

    Grouping items

    There are three available options to define an item-group:

    - by explicitly listing all item-names of group-members

    - by matching item-name prefixes: trophyboar and trophytroll are members of group with 'trophy' prefix

    - by matching item-name postfixes: carrotSeeds and turnipSeeds are members of group with 'seeds' postfix

    - by matching in-game `item-type`: Tool, Weapon, Ammo, Armor, Trophie

    Grouping Configuration parameters

    - enabled - (true by default) enables item groups logic

    - itemTypeGroupsEnabled - enables grouping by item-types (Trophie, Tool, Ammo, Armor, Weapon).

    - groupingKeyModifier - LeftControl. Change to "LeftControl + LeftShift" if you want separate hotkey for triggering grouping logic.

    (holding ctrl is mandatory since it's a "move-stack" ingame key)

    - createGroupBtnEnabled - (true by default) adds a UI button which helps to create custom

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Smarter containers is a gameplay mod by Flueno that teaches containers to automatically arrange items with neighboring chests, solving the problem of finding the right container for specific item stacks. With 3,143 endorsements and 137,242 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tool for players who want faster loot storage.

✨ Key Features

Automatically arranges items in containers with neighboring chests
Solves the problem of finding a chest with a specific item-stack to store more
Quickly drop loot without manually sorting

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust (3,143 endorsements) — this mod is proven
  • Massive download count (137k) shows it's widely used
  • Solves a real pain point: no more hunting for the right chest

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest game version
  • No detailed documentation or install instructions provided
  • Requires understanding of container mechanics to fully utilize
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who hoard loot and hate manually sorting chests. If you're tired of running around looking for the right container, this mod is for you. Skip if you prefer manual inventory management or play on a server where mods are restricted.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check if your game version is compatible with the mod's last update (2023) before installing.
  • Test the mod in a single-player world first to see how it affects your storage setup.
  • If you use a mod manager, install it through that to avoid manual file placement issues.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Valheim Mods
Author
Flueno
Version
1.7.0
Downloads
137,242
Endorsements
3,143
Category
Gameplay
Created
3/7/2021
Updated
11/10/2023

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