Better Shulkers

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The mod works completely on the server side, requiring no client modifications, making it perfect for vanilla-compatible servers while also working seamlessly with modded content. ### Key Benefits - **Server-side only** - No client mod required, works with vanilla clients - **Vanilla compatible** - Players don't need to install anything - **Multiple platforms** - Available for Fabric, Quilt, Forge, NeoForge, Sponge, and PaperMC - **Configurable** - Extensive configuration options for server administrators ### This is Tater Certified's entry in the [2025 NeoForge Server-side Summer](https://neoforged.net/news/2025serversidesummer/) competition! ## Features This is a brief list of features. More can be found on [our website](https://noramibu.github.io/Better-Shulkers/): - **Open shulker boxes from anywhere** - Right-click shulker boxes in your hand or inventory to open them without placing them - **Automatic item pickup** - Shulker boxes can automatically pick up items that match their assigned material - **Material assignment** - Assign materials to shulker boxes using either crafting recipes or enchantments - **Visual material display** - See what material a shulker box is assigned to via visual displays on the box - **Server-side only** - Works completely on the server with no client mod required - **Vanilla compatible** - Works with vanilla Minecraft clients ## Compatibility The mod is compatible with Minecraft 1.21 and above. ## Showcase Video <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/HpEtTcU-fMk" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> ## Configuration Options The mod utilizes gamerules for configuration | Option | Default | Description | |---------------------------------|---------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | `insert_into_shulker_on_pickup` | `true` | If true, items can go into material shulkers when picked up | | `open_shulkers_from_inventory` | `true` | If true, players can open shulker boxes by right-clicking them in their inventory | | `open_shulkers_from_hotbar` | `true` | If true, players can open shulker boxes by right-clicking while holding them | | `shulker_display_animations` | `true` | If true, material displays will be animated when opening and closing a shulker. Disable this if the animation appears laggy | | `shulker_material_displays` | `true` | If true, shulker boxes will have item displays above them showing what material it is | | `shulker_material_enchantment` | `true` | If true, shulker boxes can be enchanted with the Material Collector enchantment for material assignment | | `shulker_material_recipe` | `false` | If true, shulker boxes can be assigned materials using the crafting recipe mentioned below | ## How It Works #### Material Assignment Methods **Recipe Method:** - Place a shulker box in the center of a crafting table - Surround it with 4 obsidian blocks in the corners - Place the desired material item in the remaining 4 slots - This creates a shulker box that will automatically pick up that material **Enchantment Method:** - First, obtain the "Material Collector" enchantment through these methods: - **Trading:** Librarian villagers may offer enchanted books with this enchantment - **Loot:** Found in various loot chests throughout the world - Apply the enchantment to a shulker box using an anvil - Then use the anvil to combine the enchanted shulker with the desired material item - This creates a shulker box that will automatically pick up that material --- ## Supported Platforms (As of v2.0.0) - Fabric/Quilt (1.21 - 1.21.6, 26.1.x) - Forge (26.1.x) - NeoForge (1.21 - 1.21.6, 26.1.x) - PaperMC/Spigot/Folia (26.1.x) - Sponge (26.1.x) --- # Installation ## Fabric, Quilt, Forge, NeoForge Simply put the mod in the mods folder ## Sponge Simply put the plugin in the plugins folder ## Spigot/PaperMC 1. Install the [Ignite](https://github.com/vectrix-space/ignite) Mixin loader 2. Run the ignite jar alongside the paper/spigot jar 3. Put the mod in the mods folder and restart ## Folia 1. Install the [Ignite](https://github.com/vectrix-space/ignite) Mixin loader 2. Rename the Folia jar to "paper.jar". Alternatively, you can launch the game with the following JVM args: `-Dignite.locator=paper -Dignite.jar=./folia.jar` 3. Run the ignite jar alongside the folia jar 4. Put the mod in the mods folder and restart --- ## Need Help? Just join our Discord server!<p> [](https://discord.gg/XGw3Te7QYr)