SimpleSorterR
Every seasoned miner knows the frustration of returning from a deep cave expedition only to face a chaotic inventory filled with cobblestone, dirt, and scattered ores. Managing storage containers can often take longer than the mining trip itself. Enter SimpleSorterR, a lightweight client-side modification designed to streamline your item management experience without altering game mechanics or requiring server-side installation. By simulating intelligent mouse clicks, this tool brings order to chaos with a single keystroke.
One-Key Smart Sorting and Auto-Stacking
The core functionality of SimpleSorterR for Minecraft revolves around efficiency. When you open any compatible inventory or container, simply pressing the R key triggers an immediate sort. Unlike basic sorting mods that merely arrange items alphabetically, this add-on utilizes Minecraft's native Creative Mode tab order. This means your items are organized logically, just as they appear in the creative inventory, ensuring consistency across vanilla and modded content.
Beyond simple arrangement, the mod features automatic stack merging. If you have multiple partial stacks of the same item scattered across your chest, SimpleSorterR will automatically consolidate them into full stacks. This process frees up valuable slots, allowing you to store more resources before needing to expand your storage room. The system is highly configurable; you can adjust the tab priority by editing the tabOrder in the configuration file or pin specific essential items to always appear first using the pinnedItems setting.
Advanced Mouse Tweaks for Power Users
While the R-key sort is powerful, the true depth of this mod lies in its extensive mouse tweak options. These features allow for rapid transfer of goods between inventories:
- Shift + Drag: Hold Shift and drag your cursor across multiple slots to quick-move items instantly. This is perfect for transferring large batches of blocks without clicking each slot individually.
- Shift + Double-Click: Holding an item on your cursor? Shift double-click a matching item in a container to pull every identical item from that inventory to your side.
- Space + Double-Click: Empty an entire chest instantly by holding Space and double-clicking any slot. This moves every single item to the opposite inventory.
- V + Double-Click: Need to restock a sorted chest? Hold V and double-click a filled slot to deposit matching items from your main inventory, but only if that item already exists in the container.
Slot Locking and Safety Features
Accidental drops are a nightmare for any player, especially when dealing with rare artifacts or fully enchanted tools. SimpleSorterR introduces a robust slot-locking mechanism. By holding Alt and clicking a slot, you can lock it, indicated by a customizable color overlay. Locked slots are ignored during sorting operations, ensuring your favorite pickaxe always stays in the top-left corner. Furthermore, locked hotbar slots are protected from the default Q-key drop action, preventing embarrassing losses during intense combat.
You can even batch-lock slots by holding Alt and dragging across multiple cells. The overlay color is fully customizable via hex codes in the config file, supporting both standard RGB and ARGB formats for transparency control. For those who rely on continuous mining or building, the Auto Replacer feature is a game-changer. When your held tool breaks or a stackable item runs out, the mod automatically equips a replacement from your inventory, keeping your workflow uninterrupted.
Finding the right version of a mod can sometimes be tedious, but tools like the foxygame.net launcher simplify the process by offering a curated add-on catalog where you can locate SimpleSorterR and enjoy automatic updates and version compatibility checks with just one click. This integration ensures you are always running the most stable build without manually hunting for files.
Dynamic Container Blacklist and Configuration
Not every container should be sorted. Functional blocks like crafting tables or specialized modded machines might break if their internal inventory logic is disturbed. SimpleSorterR handles this with a dynamic blacklist. While all storage containers are sortable by default, you can exclude specific ones by pressing B while viewing the container. The mod automatically captures the exact class name and adds it to the blocked list. You can also edit the blockedContainers list manually in the simplesorter.json file.
Configuration is seamless thanks to hot-reloading. You can edit the JSON config file directly while the game is running; changes take effect the next time you press the sort key, eliminating the need to restart the game. For a more visual approach, press Z + I to open an in-game graphical settings panel. Here, you can adjust sort orders, manage pinned items, toggle the Auto Replacer, and customize the lock overlay color. The interface supports multiple languages, including English and Chinese, and integrates with Mod Menu if installed.
Installation and Compatibility
To get started, you will need the Fabric Loader (version 0.16.5 or higher) and Fabric API. Additionally, Fabric Language Kotlin is required as a dependency for the mod to function correctly. Cloth Config API is bundled within the mod jar, so no separate download is needed for the settings screen. Once you have these prerequisites, downloading SimpleSorterR is straightforward: place the mod jar into your mods folder alongside the Kotlin library and launch the game.
Learning how to install and configure these tools opens up a new level of gameplay fluidity. Whether you are managing a massive automated storage system or just trying to keep your survival backpack tidy, this mod provides the precision and speed necessary to master your inventory. With its pure client-side architecture, it works on any server, making it an essential addition for multiplayer survivalists and solo builders alike.