Inventory Cleaner - BETA
If you have spent more than a few hours taming dinosaurs and building bases in ARK: Survival Ascended, you know the pain of a cluttered inventory. Between raw meat, spoiled meat, thatch, stone, and the countless random drops from dino kills, your survivor’s pack fills up in minutes. The Inventory Cleaner - BETA add-on is designed to tackle exactly that problem, giving you a one-click solution to purge the junk and keep only what matters. While the add-on is still in its testing phase, it already offers a glimpse of a much smoother survival experience.
What Does Inventory Cleaner - BETA Do?
This mod is straightforward: it scans your inventory, your currently equipped items, and even nearby storage containers to identify items you mark as unwanted. You can set custom rules to automatically drop, destroy, or transfer specific resources, such as spoiled meat, excess stone, or low-quality tools. Instead of manually dragging dozens of items out of your inventory, you press a single key and watch the clutter disappear.
Key Features at a Glance
- Customizable filter lists for items to clean or preserve.
- Batch processing for inventories, including tamed dino packs.
- Options to drop items on the ground or destroy them permanently.
- Safe mode that requires confirmation before deleting valuable loot.
- Lightweight code designed to minimize server lag during use.
Because this is a beta release, expect occasional bugs or missing features. The developer is actively iterating based on player feedback, so the core functionality is already quite stable for a test build. For those who want to try it, the download is available through popular mod repositories, and you can download Inventory Cleaner - BETA directly from the official mod page on CurseForge or the Steam Workshop.
Compatibility and Supported Versions
As of the latest update, Inventory Cleaner - BETA for ARK: Survival Ascended supports the current live version of the game, including the recent "The Center" map and the Extinction expansion. The mod is built on the new Blueprint system, which means it is compatible with most other popular mods that do not alter the base inventory UI. However, if you run a heavy mod stack that changes item IDs or adds custom resources, you may need to manually add those items to your filter list. The add-on works on both single-player worlds and dedicated servers, though server admins should test it in a sandbox environment first.
Server-Side Considerations
If you are hosting a community server, you will need to add the mod ID to your server’s mod list and restart the world. The client-side configuration is saved locally, so each player can set their own cleaning preferences without affecting others. This is particularly useful for large tribes where different members have different resource priorities.
One of the easiest ways to get started is through the foxygame.net launcher, which offers a one-click install for Inventory Cleaner - BETA and automatically handles version compatibility checks. The launcher’s add-on catalog lets you browse, install, and update your mods without leaving the app, so you can jump straight into a cleaner inventory without fiddling with manual downloads. It also tracks the latest beta patches, ensuring you always run the most recent build.
How to Install Inventory Cleaner - BETA
Installing the mod is a simple process, but because it is a beta, there are a few extra steps to ensure it runs correctly. Here is a quick guide on how to install the add-on:
- Download the mod files from the official source (Steam Workshop or CurseForge).
- Extract the folder into your ARK: Survival Ascended "Mods" directory, usually located in Steam/steamapps/common/ARK Survival Ascended/ShooterGame/Content/Mods.
- Launch the game and navigate to the Mods menu in the main title screen.
- Activate Inventory Cleaner - BETA and restart the game client.
- Once loaded, press the default hotkey (usually "O") to open the mod’s configuration panel.
For players using the foxygame.net launcher, the installation is even simpler: the launcher detects your game version and deploys the correct files automatically, eliminating most manual errors. It also keeps the mod updated in the background, so you do not have to check for new beta builds every week.
Tips for Using the Beta Safely
Since the developer explicitly warns that this is an early test version, you should back up your save files before enabling it. The mod’s destroy function is permanent, so misconfigured filters can lead to losing rare items. Start with a small test world, create a dummy inventory full of junk, and experiment with the filter settings until you are comfortable.
Suggested Filter Presets
- PvE players: clean spoiled meat, feces, and excess stone.
- PvP players: remove low-tier armor and broken weapons to save weight.
- Farmers: keep all seeds and fertilizer, drop all other organic waste.
In conclusion, Inventory Cleaner - BETA is a promising quality-of-life tool for ARK: Survival Ascended that addresses one of the most tedious aspects of the game. Even in its beta state, it works well enough for daily use, provided you take basic precautions. With the active development and community feedback, it is likely to become an essential mod once it reaches full release. For now, give it a try, configure your filters wisely, and enjoy a backpack that only holds what you actually need.