Basic Storage Mod (26.1.2, 1.20.1) – Crate Block Can Store Up to 1 Billion Items

Basic Storage Mod introduces a new high-capacity storage system while staying true to the vanilla game’s spirit. Its core feature revolves around a storage block called the Crate, capable of holding up to 1 billion items of the same type. The mod stands out for its ease of use (no graphical interface for containers) and integration with the game’s existing mechanics.

Features:

• Crate Block
  • Stores up to 1,000,000,000 items of a single item type
  • No GUI, direct world interaction
  • Low-cost recipe using planks and sticks
  • Very small performance and file size footprint
• Crate Station
  • Acts as a quick-insert hub for connected crates
  • Automatically sorts items into matching crates
  • Supports large-scale storage networks
• Automation & Mod Compatibility
  • Supports hoppers and hopper minecarts
  • Works with popular storage mods:
    • Applied Energistics 2
    • Refined Storage
    • Tom’s Storage
    • Copper Pipes
• Easy Transport
  • Crates retain contents when broken
  • Crate Hammer allows instant pickup
  • Dynamic item models show stored item and count

How to use:

• Using a Crate
  • Right Click: insert 1 item
  • Shift + Right Click: insert all matching items from inventory
  • Left Click: take out 1 item
  • Shift + Left Click: take out 1 full stack
• Using a Crate Station
  • Right Click: insert the held stack into a compatible crate
  • Shift + Right Click: insert all matching items from inventory
  • All connected crates form a single storage network
• Moving Crates
  • Break crates normally or with a Crate Hammer
  • Placed crates keep all stored items

Configs:

• No configuration files
• No adjustable settings
• Everything works out-of-the-box

Screenshots:

Crafting Recipes:

Requirements:

Fabric Loader RequiredFabric API Required

Basic Storage Mod Download Links