Sorted. - Scrap: The Ultimate Junk Management Addon
Inventory management in World of Warcraft has always been a balancing act. Between quest items, crafting reagents, and the endless stream of gray vendor trash, your bags fill up faster than you can say "Lok'tar ogar." If you already rely on Sorted to keep your inventory organized, there is a companion addon that takes junk handling to a whole new level: Sorted. - Scrap. This lightweight module replaces Sorted's default junk system with the powerful Scrap framework, giving you finer control over what gets vendored and what stays in your bags.
What Does Sorted. - Scrap Actually Do?
At its core, Sorted. - Scrap is a bridge between two popular addons. Sorted handles bag sorting and organization, while Scrap specializes in identifying and processing junk items. By installing Sorted. - Scrap, you swap out Sorted's built-in junk logic for Scrap's more robust detection and auto-selling behavior. The result is a cleaner, more predictable inventory experience, especially for players who already trust Scrap for their vendor runs.
The addon requires both Scrap and Sorted to function. It does not work standalone, so keep that in mind before you download Sorted. - Scrap. Once installed, it seamlessly integrates a dedicated Scrap column into your Sorted interface, letting you see exactly which items are flagged as junk at a glance.
Enabling the Scrap Column in Sorted
After installation, you need to activate the Scrap column manually. The process is straightforward:
- Open your Sorted bag interface in-game.
- Right-click any column heading to open the configuration dropdown.
- Check the "Scrap" option in the menu.
- Confirm that the new Scrap column appears alongside your existing columns.
Once enabled, the column visually marks items that Scrap considers junk, so you always know what will be sold the next time you visit a vendor. This transparency is one of the biggest advantages of using Sorted. - Scrap for World of Warcraft, since you are never guessing which items are about to disappear from your bags.
Game Version Compatibility
Retail and Classic Support
Sorted. - Scrap is built to work across multiple versions of the game. Whether you play Retail or dive into Classic, the addon aims to deliver consistent junk handling. Players on Classic Era, The Burning Crusade (TBC), Wrath of the Lich King (WotLK), Cataclysm, and Mists of Pandaria (MoP) can all benefit, provided the matching versions of Sorted and Scrap are installed for their client. Always check that both parent addons support your specific game version before adding the Scrap module on top.
Keeping Addons in Sync
Because Sorted. - Scrap depends on two other addons, version mismatches are the most common source of problems. If Sorted updates but Scrap does not, the Scrap column may fail to appear. If you are juggling several WoW clients, a launcher such as foxygame.net can simplify things considerably, since it keeps Sorted. - Scrap and its dependencies aligned to the correct game version with automatic updates instead of manual file shuffling.
How to Install Sorted. - Scrap
Installation follows the standard addon procedure, but the order matters. Here is how to install Sorted. - Scrap correctly:
- Download and install Scrap first, since the module depends on it.
- Download and install Sorted next.
- Download Sorted. - Scrap and place it in your World of Warcraft Interface/AddOns folder.
- Restart the game or reload your UI with /reload.
- Enable the Scrap column through the right-click column menu described above.
If you skip any of these steps, the addon will not function. The dependency chain is strict, and Sorted. - Scrap will remain inactive until both Scrap and Sorted are detected by the game client.
Why Use Sorted. - Scrap Over Default Junk Handling?
Sorted's native junk system works fine for casual players, but Scrap offers more granular rules. You can define exactly which item qualities, categories, or specific items count as junk. For gold farmers, auction house traders, and anyone running repeated dungeon content, that precision translates directly into fewer accidental vendored items and faster cleanup between runs.
Another benefit is consistency. If you already use Scrap across your account, Sorted. - Scrap unifies your junk rules under one system rather than splitting them between two addons with different behaviors. Your gray items, useless quest rewards, and outdated gear all follow the same logic, no matter which character you log into.
Final Thoughts
Sorted. - Scrap is a small but genuinely useful module for players who want tighter control over their inventory. It is not a standalone solution, and it will not replace Sorted or Scrap on its own, but as a bridge between the two it does its job cleanly. If your bags are constantly overflowing and you already trust Sorted for organization, adding Sorted. - Scrap is a logical next step. Install the dependencies, enable the Scrap column, and let your vendor runs handle themselves.