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AutoInventorySorter

Smart inventory & hotbar organizer for Fabric. Press R to sort, lock hotbar slots, auto-refill items, and sort chests — client-side, multiplayer safe.

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June 1, 2026Jun 1
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Hotbar Slot Locking — Configure via Mod Menu — The Hotbar tab in Mod Menu lets you lock specific tools to fixed hotbar slots. Sword, Pickaxe, Axe, and Totem each get their own dedicated slot. Toggle locking on/off and choose which slot number with a slider — no config file editing needed. · swipe

At a glance

Runs on Fabric
For Minecraft 1.21.5–1.21.11
Client only — no need to install it on the server
Latest version — 1.0.0 from June 1, 2026
License MIT — free
Where it's needed
In gamerequiredOn servernot needed

Install in the game only; not needed on the server

Game versions1.21.5–1.21.11

🗂️ AutoInventorySorter

A client-side Fabric mod that instantly organizes your Minecraft inventory with one keypress.
No clutter. No digging. Just press R and everything is in its place.

Minecraft Fabric Java Client Side License


📸 Screenshots

Sorted Inventory

Press R to instantly sort your inventory. Blocks, tools, and food grouped automatically.

Hotbar Slot Locking

Lock Sword, Pickaxe, Axe, and Totem to fixed hotbar slots — configurable inside the game.

General Settings

Control sort mode, auto-sort on open, and the in-inventory sort button — no file editing needed.


🤔 What does this mod do?

AutoInventorySorter automatically organizes your Minecraft inventory. Press R to sort everything — items are grouped by type, rarity, name, quantity, or durability depending on the mode you choose. It also locks specific hotbar slots so your sword and pickaxe never get displaced, and automatically refills consumed items like food, torches, and arrows.

It runs entirely on the client side — no server installation needed. Works on any server including vanilla, Paper, and Fabric.


✨ Features

🎯 One-Key Sorting

Press R to instantly sort your inventory or any open chest/container. Works on personal inventory, chests, barrels, shulker boxes, and more.

📂 5 Sort Modes

ModeWhat it does
ITEM_TYPEGroups by category — weapons, tools, food, blocks, misc
RARITYCommon → Uncommon → Rare → Epic → Legendary
NAME_AZAlphabetical by item name
QUANTITYLargest stacks appear first
DURABILITYBest-condition tools sorted to the top

Switch modes from inside the game via Mod Menu.

🔒 Hotbar Slot Locking

Lock specific hotbar slots to always hold certain item types. Defaults:

  • Slot 1 → Sword
  • Slot 2 → Pickaxe
  • Slot 3 → Axe
  • Slot 9 → Totem of Undying

Configure each slot and toggle locking on/off from the Hotbar tab in Mod Menu.

🔄 Auto-Refill

When you consume the last item from a hotbar slot, AutoInventorySorter pulls a replacement from your inventory automatically. Supports:

  • Food
  • Blocks
  • Torches
  • Arrows

🚫 Blacklist System

Exclude specific items or inventory slots from sorting. Useful for maps, compasses, named items, or any item you want pinned in place.

👤 Profile System

ProfileBest for
SurvivalGeneral play — balanced layout
PvPCombat — weapons and potions prioritized
MiningPickaxes, torches, shovels, ores up front
BuildingBlocks sorted by type and quantity

📥 How to Install

Required

DependencyVersion
Minecraft1.21.5 – 1.21.x
Fabric Loader0.16.9+
Fabric API0.136.1+1.21.8 or matching
Java21+

Optional (Recommended)

ModPurpose
Mod MenuIn-game settings GUI
Cloth ConfigAdvanced config interface

Steps

  1. Install Fabric Loader
  2. Download Fabric API for your Minecraft version
  3. Download AutoInventorySorter from the Versions tab
  4. Place both .jar files in your .minecraft/mods/ folder
  5. Launch Minecraft

🎮 How to Use

ActionHow
Sort inventoryPress R
Sort an open chestOpen chest → press R
Auto-sort on openGeneral tab → Auto Sort on Inventory Open
Change sort modeGeneral tab → Sort Mode
Lock a hotbar slotHotbar tab → toggle + set slot number
Protect an itemAdd to blacklistedItems in config JSON

⚙️ Configuration

All settings are available in-game via Mod Menu.

For manual editing, config file is at: .minecraft/config/autoinventorysorter.json

{
  "enabled": true,
  "sortMode": "ITEM_TYPE",
  "sortKey": "R",
  "enableSlotLocking": true,
  "autoRefillHotbar": true,
  "enableChestSorting": true,
  "enableBlacklist": true,
  "autoSortOnOpen": false,
  "refillFood": true,
  "refillBlocks": true,
  "refillTorches": true,
  "refillArrows": true,
  "lockSword": true,
  "swordSlot": 0,
  "lockPickaxe": true,
  "pickaxeSlot": 1,
  "lockAxe": true,
  "axeSlot": 2,
  "lockTotem": true,
  "totemSlot": 8,
  "blacklistedItems": [
    "minecraft:compass",
    "minecraft:filled_map"
  ],
  "blacklistedSlots": []
}

🌐 Multiplayer

100% client-side. No server installation required. Works with:

  • Vanilla servers
  • Fabric servers
  • Spigot and Paper servers
  • Large networks like Hypixel

Always check a server's specific rules on client mods before using.


❓ FAQ

Does this work with Forge or NeoForge?
Not yet — Fabric only. A Forge/NeoForge port is on the roadmap.

Does it support modded items?
Yes. Works with any item, vanilla or modded.

Can I change the sort key from R?
Yes. Edit sortKey in the config file or use Mod Menu.

Will this cause issues in multiplayer?
No. The mod only reorganizes your local inventory and sends no extra packets.


🐛 Bugs & Feedback

Report bugs on GitHub Issues with:

  • Minecraft version
  • Fabric Loader and Fabric API version
  • AutoInventorySorter version
  • Steps to reproduce
  • Crash log from .minecraft/logs/latest.log if applicable

🔗 Links


☕ Support

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📜 License

MIT — free to use, fork, and include in modpacks. Credit appreciated but not required.


Made with ❤️ for the Minecraft community

FAQ

How to install AutoInventorySorter?

Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download AutoInventorySorter for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Which Minecraft versions does AutoInventorySorter support?

AutoInventorySorter has builds for Minecraft 1.21.5–1.21.11.

Is AutoInventorySorter needed on the server?

Client only — no need to install it on the server

License and source
MIT Licensefree to use and share with credit to the author
Original — Modrinth↗Files unchanged, verified with SHA-512Is this your mod? For rights holders

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