Building Gadget Refined Storage Bridge
by r4ai
Building Gadget Refined Storage Bridge lets Building Gadgets 2 draw from and return items and fluids to a Refined Storage 2 network through a bridge block.
What it does
The mod adds a refined storage bridge block that is placed on a Refined Storage 2 network through a cable. A block is bound to an inventory target, and Building Gadgets 2 can then insert and extract items and fluids from that network while placing or exchanging blocks. Blocks removed with a gadget are returned to the network. The connection is made through the official Refined Storage 2 API, and only the ItemHandler capability is used for the link; other interfaces are not supported. Right-clicking the bridge with an empty hand shows its current connection state.
The bridge stops operating immediately when power is lost or the cable is cut, so it fails closed. Actual item insertion and extraction continue normally, though a slight delay can appear before a stack shows its new count, sort order or other changes in the GUI. Inventory layout rebuilds are batched to at most once per second during continuous network updates. The mod is written in Kotlin and requires Refined Storage 2 and Building Gadgets 2, and it runs on client and server, so both the server and every player need it. It is released under the MIT License and is open source; its source code and issue tracker are public.
Key features
Network bridge block
A bridge block attaches to a Refined Storage 2 network through a cable and serves as the link for Building Gadgets 2.
Inventory binding
A bridge is bound to a chosen inventory target, so gadgets draw from and return to that specific storage.
Connection state display
Right-clicking the bridge with an empty hand shows whether the bridge is currently connected.
Fail-closed behavior
When power is lost or the cable is cut, the bridge stops at once instead of continuing with stale data.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
How it compares
ae2linkrs is open source under the MIT License on NeoForge for 1.21.1 – 1.21.11, and it works on either side, and neither side needs it. Refined Schematics is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1 only, on NeoForge for 1.21.1, and it runs on client and server. Both alternatives cover different integrations, so neither replaces the bridge for Building Gadgets 2.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Gadget Refined Storage Bridge | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 26.1 | Client and server | 2026-03-31 |
| ae2linkrs | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client or server, optional | 2026-08-11 |
| Refined Schematics | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-05-06 |
Questions
Does Building Gadget Refined Storage Bridge need Refined Storage?
Does the server need the mod?
In the catalog
Building Gadget Refined Storage Bridge is one of 4,058 Storage mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,794 Storage mods for NeoForge. 11,959 mods support Minecraft 26.1.
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What the author says
Adds the refined_storage_bridge block. By specifying this block as the bind to inventory target in Building Gadgets 2, the Building Gadget can insert and extract items and fluids from a Refined Storage 2 network. Right-clicking the bridge block with an empty hand shows the current connection state.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/building-gadget-refined-storage
- Owner
- r4ai
- Published
- 2026-03-29
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-31
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15
