# Expendable Backpacks<\/p>\n
**A comprehensive backpack system featuring eight progressive tiers, upgradeable storage, placeable backpack blocks, and unique Enderpack shared inventory functionality.**<\/p>\n
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## \u2728 Features<\/p>\n
* **Eight Progressive Tiers** – From basic Dirt Backpack (9 slots) to premium Netherite Backpack (54 slots)
\n* **Placeable Backpacks** – Place backpacks as blocks in the world using Shift + Right-click
\n* **Enderpack System** – Unique shared storage across multiple Enderpacks using UUID-based identification
\n* **Starter Backpack Configuration** – Give new players a Leather Backpack on first join
\n* **Stackable Upgrades** – Upgrade your backpacks by surrounding them with materials while preserving all contents
\n* **Inception Protection** – Smart system prevents nesting backpacks within other backpacks
\n* **Interactive GUI Guide** – In-game visual guide showing all crafting recipes and upgrade paths
\n* **Custom Textures** – Beautiful player head textures for each tier with color-coded names
\n* **Persistent Storage** – All backpack contents automatically saved with UUID tracking
\n* **Enderpack Cloning** – Create multiple access points to the same shared inventory
\n* **Full Protection** – Placed backpacks are protected from explosions, pistons, fire, and lava
\n* **Performance Optimized** – Efficient inventory caching and asynchronous data saving
\n* **Tab Completion** – Full tab completion support for all commands and UUIDs<\/p>\n
***<\/p>\n
## \ud83c\udf92 Backpack Tiers<\/p>\n
| Tier |Storage |Upgrade Material | ***<\/p>\n ## \ud83d\udce6 Placeable Backpacks<\/p>\n Backpacks can now be placed in the world as decorative blocks that retain full functionality!<\/p>\n ### How It Works<\/p>\n * **Place**: Hold a backpack and **Shift + Right-click** on any surface ### Use Cases<\/p>\n * **Storage Rooms** – Create organized storage areas with visible backpack tiers ### Important Notes<\/p>\n * Placed backpacks retain their UUID – items stay exactly where they are ***<\/p>\n ## \ud83c\udf0c Enderpack – The Special One<\/p>\n The Enderpack provides unique functionality not found in other tiers:<\/p>\n * **Shared Storage** – All Enderpacks with the same UUID access identical inventory ### Example Use Case<\/p>\n 1. Craft an Enderpack ***<\/p>\n ## \u2699\ufe0f Configuration<\/p>\n The plugin includes a configuration file at `plugins\/ExpendableBackpacks\/config.yml` for server customization.<\/p>\n ### Starter Backpack Feature<\/p>\n Give new players a Leather Backpack automatically when they first join your server:<\/p>\n “`yaml # Message sent to players when they receive their starter backpack **Features:** ***<\/p>\n ## \ud83d\ude80 Installation & Compatibility<\/p>\n 1. Download the latest plugin JAR file ### Requirements<\/p>\n * **Server Software:** Paper, Spigot, Purpur, or Folia ***<\/p>\n ## \ud83d\udd27 Commands & Permissions<\/p>\n ### Commands<\/p>\n All commands support the `\/bp` alias for quick access.<\/p>\n | Command |Description |Permission | ### Permissions<\/p>\n | Permission |Description |Default | ***<\/p>\n ## \ud83d\udd28 Crafting Recipes<\/p>\n ### Leather Backpack (Starting Point)<\/p>\n “` * L = Leather, S = String, C = Chest<\/p>\n ### Enderpack (Special Recipe)<\/p>\n “` * E = Ender Eye, P = Ender Pearl, C = Chest, I = Iron Block<\/p>\n ### Upgrades<\/p>\n Surround your backpack with **8x upgrade material**:<\/p>\n * Leather \u2192 Copper: 8x Copper Ingot **Note:** All upgrades preserve your items and UUID!<\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n ## \ud83d\udcbe Technical Details<\/p>\n ### Data Storage<\/p>\n * Backpacks stored in `plugins\/ExpendableBackpacks\/backpacks.yml` ### Performance<\/p>\n * Efficient inventory caching system ### Placed Backpack Technical Details<\/p>\n * Placed as Player Head blocks with custom textures ***<\/p>\n ## \ud83c\udd98 Support & Links<\/p>\n * **Issues & Bug Reports:** GitHub Issues ***<\/p>\n ## \ud83d\udcdc License<\/p>\n See the LICENSE file for details.<\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n **Developed with care for the Minecraft server community.**<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Backpack Plugin – Expandable Storage for Minecraft!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":66773,"template":"","meta":{"_minecraft_slug":"expendable-backpacks","_minecraft_project_id":"McclaWoP","_minecraft_author":"Shweit","_minecraft_license":"GPL-3.0-only","_minecraft_downloads":3155,"_minecraft_follows":22,"_minecraft_client_side":"unsupported","_minecraft_server_side":"required","_minecraft_storage_type":"zip","_minecraft_archive_name":"expendable-backpacks.zip","_minecraft_size_bytes":385997,"_minecraft_version_count":8,"_minecraft_updated_at":"2026-05-16T04:55:01.540842Z","_minecraft_date_created":"2025-11-18T00:33:38.798093Z","_minecraft_date_modified":"2026-03-09T11:43:07.595692Z","_minecraft_project_url":"https:\/\/modrinth.com\/mod\/expendable-backpacks","_minecraft_icon_attachment_id":66773,"_minecraft_imported_at":"2026-06-03T19:50:14+00:00","_minecraft_import_hash":"2a6c1bbd69f05f3877d779a6d83667d0","_minecraft_versions":"","_minecraft_links":"","_minecraft_gallery":"","_minecraft_api_metadata":""},"mod_category":[87,88,125,127,128,129,91,92],"mod_loader":[131,132,133,134],"minecraft_version":[54,55,56,57,58,59,36,60,93,94,101,102,62,37,40,41,73,74,38,78,79,80,81,82],"class_list":["post-66772","mod","type-mod","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","mod_category-adventure","mod_category-equipment","mod_category-folia","mod_category-paper","mod_category-purpur","mod_category-spigot","mod_category-storage","mod_category-utility","mod_loader-folia","mod_loader-paper","mod_loader-purpur","mod_loader-spigot","minecraft_version-1-19","minecraft_version-1-19-1","minecraft_version-1-19-2","minecraft_version-1-19-3","minecraft_version-1-19-4","minecraft_version-1-20","minecraft_version-1-20-1","minecraft_version-1-20-2","minecraft_version-1-20-3","minecraft_version-1-20-4","minecraft_version-1-20-5","minecraft_version-1-20-6","minecraft_version-1-21","minecraft_version-1-21-1","minecraft_version-1-21-10","minecraft_version-1-21-11","minecraft_version-1-21-2","minecraft_version-1-21-3","minecraft_version-1-21-4","minecraft_version-1-21-5","minecraft_version-1-21-6","minecraft_version-1-21-7","minecraft_version-1-21-8","minecraft_version-1-21-9"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n| —————— |—————– |—————— |
\n| Dirt Backpack |9 slots (1 row) |Surround with Dirt |
\n| Leather Backpack |9 slots (1 row) |Starting tier |
\n| Copper Backpack |18 slots (2 rows) |8x Copper Ingot |
\n| Iron Backpack |27 slots (3 rows) |8x Iron Ingot |
\n| Gold Backpack |36 slots (4 rows) |8x Gold Ingot |
\n| Diamond Backpack |45 slots (5 rows) |8x Diamond |
\n| Netherite Backpack |54 slots (6 rows) |Smithing Table |
\n| Enderpack<\/strong> |27 slots (3 rows) |Shared Storage<\/strong> |<\/p>\n
\n* **Open**: **Right-click** the placed backpack to access its inventory
\n* **Break**: Mine the block to retrieve your backpack with all contents intact
\n* **Protection**: Placed backpacks are fully protected from:
\n * Explosions (Creeper, TNT, etc.)
\n * Pistons (push\/pull)
\n * Fire and lava damage
\n * Block explosions (Beds, Respawn Anchors)<\/p>\n
\n* **Base Decoration** – Display your collection of high-tier backpacks
\n* **Quick Access Points** – Place backpacks at strategic locations around your base
\n* **Team Storage** – Place shared Enderpacks in communal areas
\n* **Shops & Trade** – Create backpack displays in marketplace builds<\/p>\n
\n* Breaking and replacing a backpack doesn’t affect its contents
\n* Enderpacks work the same when placed – all copies share the same inventory
\n* You can still open backpacks in your hand with a normal right-click<\/p>\n
\n* **Cloneable** – Craft 1 Enderpack + 1 Ender Pearl = 2 Enderpacks with matching UUID
\n* **Multiple Access Points** – Keep one in your inventory, one at your base, share with teammates
\n* **Works When Placed** – Place Enderpacks as blocks and they still share the same inventory
\n* **Perfect for Teams** – Coordinate shared storage across multiple players
\n* **Cross-Location Access** – Access the same inventory from anywhere<\/p>\n
\n2. Clone it by combining with an Ender Pearl (yields 2 Enderpacks, same UUID)
\n3. Keep one in your inventory for on-the-go access
\n4. **Place one as a block at your base for easy access**
\n5. Give one to a teammate
\n6. All three access the same 27-slot shared storage – even the placed one!<\/p>\n
\n# Give a Leather Backpack to players when they first join the server
\n# Default: false
\ngive-backpack-on-first-join: false<\/p>\n
\n# Use & for color codes (e.g., &a for green, &6 for gold)
\n# Set to empty string (“”) to disable the message
\nstarter-backpack-message: “&7Welcome! You’ve been given a &7Leather Backpack &7to get started. Right-click to open!”
\n“`<\/p>\n
\n* Only triggers for players joining for the first time
\n* Automatically adds backpack to inventory
\n* Drops at player location if inventory is full
\n* Customizable welcome message with color code support
\n* Disabled by default – enable it in your config<\/p>\n
\n2. Place it in your server’s `\/plugins\/` directory
\n3. Restart your server or use a plugin loader
\n4. Use `\/backpack` to access the in-game guide
\n5. Configure starter backpack in `plugins\/ExpendableBackpacks\/config.yml` (optional)<\/p>\n
\n* **Minecraft Version:** 1.21 or higher
\n* **Java Version:** 21 or higher<\/p>\n
\n| —————————— |————————— |——————- |
\n| \/backpack<\/code> |Open interactive guide GUI |backpack.use<\/code> |
\n| \/backpack help<\/code> |Display help information |backpack.use<\/code> |
\n| \/backpack give <player> <tier><\/code> |Give a backpack to a player |backpack.give<\/code> |
\n| \/backpack open <uuid><\/code> |Open a backpack by UUID |backpack.openOthers<\/code> |
\n| \/backpack clear <uuid><\/code> |Clear backpack contents |backpack.clear<\/code> |
\n| \/backpack clone <uuid><\/code> |Create an Enderpack clone |backpack.clone<\/code> |<\/p>\n
\n| ——————- |——————————————- |——– |
\n| backpack.use<\/code> |Use backpack command and open own backpacks |Everyone |
\n| backpack.give<\/code> |Give backpacks to players |OP |
\n| backpack.openOthers<\/code> |Open any backpack by UUID |OP |
\n| backpack.clear<\/code> |Clear backpack contents |OP |
\n| backpack.clone<\/code> |Clone Enderpacks |OP |
\n| backpack.admin<\/code> |All admin permissions |OP |<\/p>\n
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\n* Copper \u2192 Iron: 8x Iron Ingot
\n* Iron \u2192 Gold: 8x Gold Ingot
\n* Gold \u2192 Diamond: 8x Diamond
\n* Diamond \u2192 Netherite: Smithing Table (Netherite Upgrade Template + Diamond Backpack + Netherite Ingot)<\/p>\n
\n* UUID-based identification for each backpack instance
\n* Placed backpacks store UUID in block PersistentDataContainer
\n* Automatic inventory serialization
\n* Data persists across server restarts<\/p>\n
\n* Asynchronous data saving
\n* Optimized block interaction handling
\n* Optimized for large-scale servers
\n* Minimal server resource usage<\/p>\n
\n* UUID and tier data stored in block NBT (PersistentDataContainer)
\n* Same NamespacedKeys as items for consistency
\n* Full event handling for comprehensive protection<\/p>\n
\n* **Source Code:** GitHub Repository
\n* **Documentation:** Full README<\/p>\n