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PlaceItems

PlaceItems Mod A small server-side mod originally created for personal use, but it might be useful for other server administrators as well. Its main purpose is to automatically place items into containers (like chests) at specific coordinates using a command

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Quick answer

Which PlaceItems release should I use?

Updated 3 months ago
Latest stable file 1.0.0
Game version 1.21.0-pre.1, 1.21.0-pre.2, 1.21.0-pre.3
Loader Built-in Vintage Story mod system

PlaceItems 1.0.0 targets 1.21.0-pre.1, 1.21.0-pre.2, 1.21.0-pre.3. Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is PlaceItems required on the client, server, or both?

Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.

Client Not supported
Dedicated server Required
Loader for this release Built-in Vintage Story mod system
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

This Vintage Story file is marked server-only.

What else does PlaceItems 1.0.0 need?

1.0.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add PlaceItems without breaking your instance.

Built for PlaceItems 1.0.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.0.0. It targets 1.21.0-pre.1, 1.21.0-pre.2, 1.21.0-pre.3; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does PlaceItems add?

PlaceItems Mod

A small server-side mod originally created for personal use, but it might be useful for other server administrators as well.

Its main purpose is to automatically place items into containers (like chests) at specific coordinates using a command.

The mod was designed as a tool for:

preparing starter kits for new players at spawn
rewarding players
automation via server scripts
event administration

⚙️ Command

/placeitems <x> <y> <z> <item1=count,item2=count,...>

📌 Usage Examples

Place items into a container at coordinates

/placeitems 512032 122 512041 charcoal=50

Multiple items at once

/placeitems 512032 122 512041 charcoal=50,stick=20,torch=10

Relative coordinates (from player)

/placeitems ~ ~ ~ charcoal=10

/placeitems ~1 ~0 ~-2 torch=5

Coordinates relative to spawn

/placeitems @0 0 @0 charcoal=20
/placeitems @5 0 @-3 bread=10

💡 Features

Works even with unloaded chunks
Automatically searches for a nearby container if the position is slightly off
Supports most containers (including modded ones via reflection)
Properly handles stack sizes when inserting items

🧠 Use Cases

This mod is especially useful when combined with server scripts or automation. For example:

give starter kits to new players
reward players upon certain conditions
refresh loot at spawn after server restart
create simple “quest-like” systems using commands

⚠️ Note

This mod was built for specific needs and is not intended to be a universal solution, but it is flexible enough to be useful in other setups.

Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.

Pick your setup

PlaceItems releases for each Vintage Story version.

Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.

23 available setups

Showing the newest 12 of 23 game versions. Older files are in the list below.

Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.

Recent files

PlaceItems versions and loaders

1 of 1 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official Vintage Story Mod DB project page is in Resources.