Transform your Rust base management with Smart Sorter - the ultimate automated inventory system that gives you back your most valuable resource: TIME. Stop manually sorting loot. Stop running between boxes. Stop re-arming turrets one by one. Smart Sorter handles it all with intelligent automation and an intuitive visual interface.
THE SMART SORTER DIFFERENCE
Drop Box System
Dump everything into a single designated container. Smart Sorter automatically routes every item to its proper home based on your filters. True set-it-and-forget-it automation.
Two-Layer Filtering
Broad category filtering (Resources, Weapons, Ammo) or laser-focused item selection. You decide exactly what goes where.
Sorting Chains
Link containers together to create overflow paths. When one box fills, items automatically flow to the next. Perfect for mega-bases.
Defense Automation
One-click to fill all nearby turrets, SAM sites, and traps to your preset levels. Never run out of ammo during a raid again.
CORE FEATURES
Automatic Sorting
- Drop Box system for hands-free organization
- Category and item-specific filters
- Works with 40+ container types
- Intelligent handling of furnaces, refineries, and vending machines
Manual Tools
- Send Near: Distribute inventory to nearby filtered containers
- Send to Box: Fill the specific container you're looting
- Dump All / Loot All: One-click inventory transfers
- In-Container Sort: Organize by name or category
Sorting Chains
- Link unlimited containers for overflow routing
- Visual chain inspection with in-game lines
- Cycle detection prevents infinite loops
- Per-player chain ownership
Defense Management
- Auto-fill turrets, SAM sites, flame turrets, shotgun traps
- Customizable ammo/fuel amounts per defense type
- Radius-based batch filling
- Weapon auto-mounting for turrets
Visual UI
- Dynamic context-aware interface
- Built-in help system with image guides
- Filter templates: Save and load configurations
- Fully customizable layouts and colors
PLAYER COMMANDS
/ss or /smartsorter - Open help UI
/sstoggle - Show/hide interface
/ssdefense - Configure defense fill amounts
/ssremovechains - Clear all your chains
/ssshowchains - Visualize chain networks
/ssrefresh - Fix stuck UI
ADMIN COMMANDS
/ssconfig - In-game configuration panel
/ssdebug on|off - Toggle debug logging
Console: ss.setfilter <containerID> <category> [items]
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EXTENSIVE CUSTOMIZATION
Smart Sorter is built for flexibility. Every feature can be toggled, every color changed, every layout customized.
Modular Design
Enable only what you need. Turn off chains, defense features, or entire UI panels to match your server style.
Visual Control
- Custom button layouts for different scenarios
- Full color theming for all UI elements
- Replace help images with your own branded guides
- Adjust positioning, sizing, and fonts
Gameplay Balance
- Wall-check system prevents exploits (Raycast/SphereCast/MultiRaycast)
- Whitelist/blacklist specific items from sorting
- Define exactly which containers work with the system
- Raid/combat blocking integration (NoEscape, RaidBlock, CombatBlock)
Advanced Integration
- Custom item category overrides for modded items
- Define smeltable items and fuels for custom resources
- Support for modded containers
- Works seamlessly on Oxide and Carbon
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SUPPORTED CONTAINERS
Wooden Box, Large Wooden Box, Vending Machine, Fridge, Locker, Composter, Drop Box, Small Stash, Beehive, Chicken Coop, Coffin Storage, Hitch Trough, Tool Cupboard (all variants), Lantern, Torch Holder, Cursed Cauldron, Wall Cabinet, all Barrels, Furnace, Electric Furnace, Large Furnace, Refinery, Recycler, Chinese Lanterns, Campfire, BBQ, Skull Fire Pit, and all defense structures.
NOTE: If it has inventory slots, it can be added
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PERMISSIONS
smartsorter.use - Required for all features
smartsorter.admin - Admin commands and config access
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DEPENDENCIES
None required. Optional ImageLibrary support for enhanced item icons.
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Give your players the gift of time. Install Smart Sorter today.
