Wooden Hopper Mod (1.21.8, 1.20.1) – Minecraft Lightweight Automation Alternative

For players looking to add early-game automation or resource-saving systems to their Minecraft world, the Wooden Hopper Mod (1.21.8, 1.20.1) introduces a simple yet practical solution: the Wooden Hopper. This block mimics the function of the vanilla hopper but with significant limitations making it ideal for balanced progression or low-lag server setups. Whether you’re creating automation challenges or simply want a slower, cheaper hopper variant, this mod fits perfectly into modpacks and survival worlds alike.

Features:

• Slower Transfer Speed:
  – Transfers items every 16 ticks instead of 8 (half the speed of a vanilla hopper).
  – The delay is configurable to fit your preferred gameplay style.
• Single Slot Inventory:
  – Holds only one item stack at a time, making it more limited and strategic.
  – Encourages creative sorting and compact automation systems.
• Survival-Friendly Crafting:
  – Made from wood, offering a cheaper option for early-game automation.
  – Great for low-tech starts or tech progression modpacks.
• Lightweight and Efficient:
  – Designed to reduce lag compared to large vanilla hopper systems.
  – Useful in redstone or server environments where performance matters.
• Compatible with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt:
  – Broad support makes it easy to add to any modded Minecraft setup.

Screenshots:

The interface of the Wooden Hopper looks like the interface of a vanilla hopper. But instead of having five slots it has only one.

Crafting Recipes:

We recommend installing Just Enough Items (for Forge-based mods) or Roughly Enough Items (for mods using the Fabric modloader) to view all available recipes in this mod.

To craft the Wooden Hopper you need five Planks (“minecraft:planks”) and one Chest (“forge:chests/wooden”). Collecting a Chest unlocks the recipe in vanilla recipe book.

Requires:

Minecraft Forge or Fabric API or Quilt Loader or NeoForge Installer

How to install:

How To Download & Install Mods with Minecraft Forge

How To Download & Install Fabric Mods

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Why use Wooden Hopper Mod?

This mod adds a new tier of automation to Minecraft that fills the gap between manual transfers and full-fledged hopper chains. By making the wooden hopper slower and more limited, it encourages players to think more strategically about item flow and storage. It’s ideal for minimalist builds, tech trees, or performance-focused servers that want to offer automation without abuse.