Chest Sort
by aamww
Chest Sort is a Fabric client-side mod that sorts items in chests and barrels using per-container filter rules, and tracks where stored items are kept.
What it does
Players set filter rules on each chest or barrel to say which items belong there, then sort matching items from the inventory into that container with one click. The mod targets chests and barrels only. Sort, Autosort and Organize actions can be reverted with an Undo button after they run.
The container database is saved between restarts and records how many of each item every tracked chest and barrel holds, along with when that record last changed. Filters are stored per container position and dimension. A search command lists the containers that hold an item and highlights them in the world, so a forgotten chest can be found again. Chest Sort requires Fabric API, and its environment is client-side only, so servers need nothing installed. Files are published for Fabric only, across 13 release versions 1.21 – 26.2, under All rights reserved and not open source.
Autosort is a toggle in the filter screen for the current container. When it is on, opening the container moves matching items from the inventory into it automatically. Players who want a lighter option than redstone sorting systems can use the click-based workflow instead.
Key features
Filter rules per container
Each chest or barrel holds its own filter list that decides which items it accepts during a sort.
Searchable container database
Item counts and timestamps for tracked containers are kept, so a search lists the chests that hold an item.
World highlights
A search outlines the matching containers in the world, making them simple to locate in a large base.
Undo for sorting actions
A button reverts the last Sort, Autosort or Organize action, so a sort can be rolled back if it went wrong.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 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
Smart Inventory Manager is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21 – 26.1.2, under the MIT License and not open source. Auto Sorting Machine is a Fabric mod for 1.21.11 only, with the client and server both needing it, and is also MIT licensed. Material Preparer is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21.1 – 26.2 and is open source under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest Sort | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-09 |
| Smart Inventory Manager | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-15 |
| Auto Sorting Machine | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-05-31 |
| Material Preparer | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-27 |
Questions
Does Chest Sort require Fabric API?
Does the server need Chest Sort installed?
Which game versions does Chest Sort support?
Is the saved container database kept between sessions?
In the catalog
Chest Sort is one of 4,058 Storage mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,474 Storage mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
ChestSort is a Fabric mod for Minecraft 1.21.x & 26.2 that helps you track where items are stored (chests + barrels) and quickly sort items from your inventory into containers using per-container rules. Ever had a bunch of chests and barrels and forgot where you put that one item? ChestSort lets you search for an…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/chest-sort
- Owner
- aamww
- Published
- 2026-02-17
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-09
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15