Chests++: The Ultimate Spigot Plugin for Advanced Storage and Auto-Crafting in Minecraft
Managing inventories in Minecraft can quickly become a tedious chore, especially on busy multiplayer servers. Whether you are running a massive item sorter, a sprawling storage room, or a complex crafting setup, vanilla chests and hoppers often fall short. The Chests++ Spigot plugin completely reimagines what is possible with storage blocks, introducing linked chest networks, intelligent auto-crafting stations, and highly configurable hopper filters. It is a game-changer for builders, redstone engineers, and server administrators alike.
What Makes Chests++ Stand Out?
At its core, Chests++ transforms ordinary chests and crafting tables into powerful, interconnected systems. Instead of running back and forth between dozens of separate containers, you can access a unified inventory from anywhere on the server. The plugin also adds a visual touch: the front of a linked chest displays the most common item inside, making it easy to identify your resources at a glance. With Silk Touch, you can even pick up your configured ChestLinks and AutoCraft stations without losing their settings, perfect for reorganizing your base.
Core Features of Chests++
- ChestLinks: Connect multiple chests across the entire server into a single shared inventory group. Open them remotely with a simple command or a sleek menu system.
- Auto-Crafting Tables: Set up crafting tables that automatically produce items using ingredients from an adjacent chest or hopper. Recipes are saved and can animate to show variations like different wood types.
- Hopper Filters: Apply item filters to hoppers using item frames. Choose from four modes: accept only that item, reject that item, accept all items of the same type, or reject all items of that type.
- Party System: Share your entire ChestLink and AutoCraft network with friends through an intuitive UI, enabling collaborative projects without giving full permissions.
- Language Support: The plugin is built to accommodate multiple languages, making it accessible to a global player base.
How to Create Linked Chests
Setting up a ChestLink is straightforward. Place a chest and then either use the command /chestlink add <group> or write the ChestLink format on a sign attached to the chest. The command /cl works as a convenient shorthand. Once a chest is added to a group, every other chest in that same group will share its inventory instantly. You can open the shared inventory by simply right-clicking any linked chest, or remotely via /chestlink open or /chestlink menu. The menu provides a clean overview of all your groups, letting you manage them without memorizing coordinates.
Need to reorganize? Use /chestlink remove to delete a link and drop all its contents at your feet. You can also rename groups, set them to public so anyone can access them, and sort items with /chestlink sort. The flexibility is immense, and the plugin handles large inventories without lag, making it ideal for servers with hundreds of linked chests.
Building Auto-Crafting Stations
Auto-crafting takes the tedium out of mass-producing items like torches, dispensers, or even complex potion ingredients. To create a station, place a crafting table and use /autocraft add <group> or a properly formatted sign. Open the table and arrange the recipe—you only need one of each ingredient, and it will not consume them. Once the recipe is valid, a chime confirms it, and if the recipe has variations (like different wood planks), they will animate in the grid.
For the station to start crafting, you need an inventory block (chest, barrel, furnace, hopper, etc.) placed on top or on any of the three sides excluding the front. Then, place a hopper underneath the crafting table, and auto-crafting begins automatically. Alternatively, you can put a chest below and apply a redstone signal to trigger crafting. This opens up endless possibilities for compact, fully automated factories.
Mastering Hopper Filters
Hoppers become incredibly smart with Chests++. To add a filter, place an item frame on top or any side of a hopper, then put the item you want to filter inside the frame. By rotating the item, you switch between four filter modes:
- 0 degrees (Default): The hopper only accepts that specific item. Multiple filters can be combined.
- 45 degrees: Rejection mode – the hopper blocks that item but allows everything else.
- 90 degrees: Type-acceptance – accepts all items of the same category, such as all enchanted books, potions, or weapons.
- 135 degrees: Type-rejection – rejects all items that would normally be accepted in the type-acceptance filter.
This system lets you build sophisticated sorting machines without complex redstone circuits. For example, you can funnel all enchanted gear into one chest while sending regular tools elsewhere, or create a multi-item sorter that handles dozens of different drops from a mob farm.
Collaborating with the Party System
Sharing your advanced storage and crafting setups with teammates is seamless. The party UI, accessible via /chestlink party or /chestsplusplus party, allows you to create a party, invite players, and manage access. Once a player accepts, they can use all your ChestLinks and AutoCrafters as if they were their own. This is perfect for faction bases, community workshops, or large build projects where resources need to flow freely among trusted members.
Commands and Permissions at a Glance
Chests++ comes with a comprehensive set of commands, all fully permission-controlled. The main command aliases are /chestlink (/cl), /autocraft (/ac), and /chestsplusplus (/c++). Key commands include:
/chestlink add/remove/open/menu/list– manage linked chests./chestlink member add/remove/list– share individual groups./chestlink setpublic true/false– make a group accessible to everyone./autocraft add/remove/open/list– control auto-crafting stations./chestsplusplus party– open the party interface.
Permissions are granular, with defaults set to true for most player actions, while admin-level permissions like chestlink.openall are reserved for operators. This ensures that server owners can tailor the experience exactly to their needs.
Installation and Getting Started
Installing Chests++ is as simple as dropping the .jar file into your server’s /plugins folder and restarting. No additional dependencies are required. For players who manage multiple mods and want a more streamlined experience, the foxygame.net launcher provides a modern, flexible platform where you can browse and install plugins like Chests++ directly from its menu. This launcher simplifies mod management, keeping everything organized and up-to-date without manual file handling. Once installed, all commands and features are immediately available, and the plugin’s Discord community offers quick help if you run into any questions.
Why Chests++ Belongs on Every Server
This plugin does more than just link chests; it fundamentally upgrades how players interact with inventories. The ability to access your entire storage from anywhere, combined with on-demand auto-crafting and intelligent hopper filters, reduces grind and encourages creativity. Server owners will appreciate the low performance impact and the extensive permission system, while players will love the convenience and the party sharing features. Whether you are building a massive automated sorting hall, a remote mining outpost, or a community crafting hub, Chests++ delivers the tools to make it happen smoothly.
If you find the plugin useful, consider supporting its development through donations—months of dedicated work have gone into refining every feature. The community around Chests++ is active and welcoming, and the plugin continues to evolve with new ideas and improvements. Dive in, experiment with linked inventories, and transform the way you play Minecraft.