Simple Shulkers
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.21. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
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Simple Shulkers
Tired of early-game inventory struggles? Unlock portable storage long before you reach The End!
Overview
Simple Shulkers is the perfect solution for your early Minecraft adventures. This mod introduces wooden shulker boxes, giving you much-needed portable storage without requiring late-game resources. Easily crafted from common Overworld materials, these boxes are ideal for extending your mining trips, expanding your exploration, and reducing those annoying trips back to base.
This mod adds three types of wooden shulker boxes - Oak, Spruce, and Birch - each providing essential 9-slot storage while maintaining vanilla game balance.
Features
- Craftable early-game shulker boxes from common wood types
- Portable 9-slot storage without needing End access
- Contents tooltip showing stored items at a glance
- Full dispenser compatibility like vanilla shulkers
- Preserves items when broken - never lose your stored items
- Seamless vanilla integration with animations and sounds
How it Works
Crafting Shulker Shells
Craft specialized shells using 5 stripped logs of matching wood type in an upside-down 'U' shape:

Creating Shulker Boxes
Combine 2 shells + 1 vanilla chest in vertical arrangement (Shell-Chest-Shell):

Using Your Shulker Boxes
- Place/Open: Right-click to place and access 9 storage slots
- Check Contents: Hover over box to see items inside (shows up to 5 items)
- Break Safely: Contents stay preserved when broken
- Dispenser and Piston Ready: Works automatically with dispensers/pistons.
FAQ
Q: What does this mod add?
A: Eight types of wooden shulker boxes (Oak, Spruce, Birch, Acacia, Jungle, Dark Oak, Mangrove, Cherry) and their crafting components (wooden shulker shells).
Q: How many slots do they have?
A: Each wooden shulker box provides 9 inventory slots, offering a balanced early-game storage solution.
Q: Can I nest them inside other shulkers?
A: No, they follow vanilla restrictions and can't be placed inside any shulker boxes.
Q: Are they available in Creative mode?
A: Yes! Find all items under the "Simple Shulkers" creative tab.
Q: Is multiplayer supported?
A: Absolutely! This mod works on both client and server, but it must be installed on both for multiplayer gameplay.
Q: Can I add this to my modpack?
A: Yes, you're free to include Simple Shulkers in any modpack under the MIT License. Attribution is appreciated!
Q: Will there be Nether stem types?
A: We started with the most common types. More wood variations, like Crimson Stem, Warped Stem, and Bamboo, are planned for future updates!
Q: How do I report bugs?
A: Through our GitHub Issues with mod/MC versions.
Mod Compatibility
- Works with most inventory/storage mods
- No known incompatibilities
- Client/Server symmetric requirement
Support
Found an issue or have suggestions?
Report on GitHub Issues - include MC version, mod list, and reproduction steps!
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.21.1
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as simpleshulkers-1.0.0-alpha.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 79 KB
- Download link checked 19 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.