MetalChests Mod — Guide

Hungry Chests

Hungry Chests are a unique functional variant available for every metal tier. These chests possess a 'vacuum' effect, automatically pulling any item entities that land on top of them into their internal inventory.

• Functionality: They act similarly to a Hopper but with the full storage capacity of the metal tier they represent.
• Visuals: Hungry chests are distinguished by a slightly different texture, often featuring a 'mouth' or darker rim to indicate their ability to consume items.
• Use Case: Ideal for automated mob farms, crop harvesters, or end-of-line sorting systems where items are dropped onto a belt or water stream.

Mechanics and Interaction

Minecart Variants

Every metal chest can be combined with a Minecart in a crafting grid to create a Metal Chest Minecart. These minecarts retain the full slot capacity of the chest used to craft them, allowing for massive mobile storage systems that far exceed the capacity of standard Chest Minecarts.

Sorting and External Access

• Automation: All chests are fully compatible with Hoppers, Pipes, and automated bus systems from other mods (such as Applied Energistics 2 or Refined Storage).
• Sorting: The GUI of MetalChests often includes a built-in sort button (depending on the presence of inventory management mods) that allows players to organize contents by ID, name, or quantity instantly.