Inventory Sorting is a lightweight and highly effective modification designed to eliminate the persistent issue of cluttered inventories in Minecraft, thereby significantly enhancing the overall gameplay experience. This mod automates the often-tedious process of organizing items, freeing up valuable player time and reducing frustration associated with inventory management. By implementing sophisticated sorting algorithms, it ensures that your chests, personal inventory, and all other storage containers remain impeccably neat and easily navigable, allowing you to dedicate more attention to exploration, intricate building projects, and engaging combat encounters, rather than constantly managing your virtual belongings. It stands as a simple yet profoundly powerful utility that millions of players have come to depend on for a cleaner, more efficient, and ultimately more enjoyable Minecraft world. This mod operates by intelligently rearranging items within your various inventories according to a set of predefined rules and customizable categories. The initiation of a sorting process can be triggered through several convenient methods, offering flexibility to suit different playstyles. These methods include clicking a dedicated sort button, which becomes available if the optional client-side component is installed, utilizing a fully configurable keybind for quick access, or even by simply double-clicking an empty slot within any container, a feature that remarkably functions even with a completely vanilla client. For players who prefer command-line interaction, chat commands such as `/invsort sort` or `/invsort sortme` are also fully supported, providing an additional layer of control over the sorting process. The core functionality is meticulously designed to be server-side, ensuring seamless integration without requiring any modifications on the player's client, making it an ideal solution for large multiplayer servers and comprehensive modpacks. Inventory Sorting is engineered for extensive compatibility and unparalleled flexibility across various Minecraft environments. It proudly supports a wide range of Minecraft versions, including 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, and 1.21.11, alongside specific versions like 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, and 26.2. The primary requirement for this mod is its installation on the server, ensuring that all players connected to that server benefit from its sorting capabilities. An optional client-side component is also available, which unlocks enhanced features such as intuitive visual buttons and customizable keybinds for a more integrated user experience. The mod is fully compatible with popular mod loaders like Fabric and NeoForge, broadening its applicability. This server-side design is particularly advantageous as it guarantees that even players utilizing unmodded clients can still leverage the powerful sorting features when interacting with a server that has Inventory Sorting installed, making it exceptionally versatile for diverse multiplayer scenarios and even single-player worlds where the integrated server benefits from the mod's efficiency. To successfully install Inventory Sorting, the main mod file must be placed into the `mods` folder of your Minecraft server directory if you are setting it up on a dedicated server environment. For single-player installations, the mod file should be similarly placed within the `mods` folder located in your primary Minecraft game directory, as Minecraft inherently operates an integrated server in this mode. If you intend to utilize the optional client-side features, which include the convenient sort button and customizable keybinds, it is imperative that you also install the Cloth Config API. This API serves as a mandatory dependency for these specific client-side functionalities. Additionally, the Mod Menu is highly recommended for its ability to provide easier and more intuitive access to the mod's configuration settings, allowing for personalized adjustments. Before launching the game, always ensure that you have downloaded and installed the correct version of the mod that corresponds precisely to your Minecraft version and that your chosen mod loader is fully updated to its latest iteration to prevent any compatibility issues.
