DeadChest

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Project overview

## The ultimate solution to protect player inventories on death DeadChest automatically converts a player's dropped inventory into a secure chest at the exact location of death. Each chest displays a hologram with the owner's name and a configurable countdown timer. When the timer expires, the chest and its contents are permanently removed. Fully customizable: define custom durations, create infinite chests, and choose between private (owner/admin only) or public access. ## Key Features - Automatically stores the entire player inventory on death, including armor - Chest spawns at the exact death location - Holographic display showing owner and remaining time - Private or public chest access - Optional XP storage - Grief protection (explosion and destruction control) - WorldGuard integration - Fully compatible with Minecraft 1.13.2 to 26.1 - **Folia support** ## Advanced Features - Unlimited players and unlimited chests - Per-world configuration - Gamemode-based management - Item filtering and management - Choose between chest or player head container - Citizens 2 compatibility - Detailed logging system for every DeadChest event - Advanced permission system ## Fully Customizable - Chest duration - Chest access (private/public) - Hologram content - Text colors - Griefable chests (enable/disable destruction) - Maximum number of chests per player - Multi-language support - Drop behavior customization - And much more > ### [Documentation](https://stellionix.github.io/Deadchest/latest/) *Since version 4.5.0, DeadChest uses bStats to collect anonymous usage statistics to help improve the plugin.* ### DeadChests are FULLY customizable! ## Commands | Command | Description | Permission | |---|---|---| | `/dc reload` | Reload the plugin | `deadchest.admin` | | `/dc remove` | Remove all DeadChests of the current player | `deadchest.remove.own` | | `/dc remove ` | Remove all DeadChests of a player | `deadchest.remove.other` | | `/dc removeinfinite` | Remove all infinite chests | `deadchest.admin` | | `/dc removeall` | Remove all DeadChests | `deadchest.admin` | | `/dc list` | List all DeadChests of the current player | `deadchest.list.own` | | `/dc list all` | List all DeadChests | `deadchest.list.other` | | `/dc list ` | List all DeadChests of a player | `deadchest.list.other` | | `/dc giveBack ` | Return the oldest DeadChest inventory to a player | `deadchest.giveBack` | | `/dc ignore` | Open the ignore list inventory to add ignored items | `deadchest.admin` | ### Additional Permissions - `deadchest.generate` — Allow a player to generate DeadChests - `deadchest.chestPass` — Allow a player to access all DeadChests - `deadchest.infinityChest` — Allow a player to have an infinite chest First Installation Download DeadChest.jar Place it in your server's /plugins folder Start or restart your server The plugin will automatically generate its configuration files inside: /plugins/DeadChest/ Generated Files config.yml Main configuration file. Use this file to customize plugin settings and behavior. locale.yml Language file (English by default). You can edit this file to translate messages into your preferred language. deadchest.log Contains a detailed log of all DeadChest events. Please read the FAQ if you have any trouble. If you find an issue, please report it on GitHub or Discord .

FreeMinecraftMods decision guide

This mod is most relevant to players looking for game mechanics, storage, utility on bukkit, folia, paper, purpur. Treat those labels as discovery hints, then verify the exact file and dependency list on the official project page.

The source record was updated on Apr 10, 2026. Check the changelog and file page to see whether that update applies to the version and loader you plan to use.

What to verify before choosing a file

• Confirm that the file is published by the credited creator on the linked official source.
• Match the Minecraft version exactly instead of relying only on a broad category label.
• Read dependencies, incompatibilities, and changelog notes before updating an existing instance.
• Match the loader or server platform and its required version. Forge and NeoForge are not interchangeable.
• Back up worlds and configuration files before testing the project in a long-term save or public server.

Compatibility at a glance

Minecraft versions in this snapshot: 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6

Loaders and platforms: bukkit, folia, paper, purpur, spigot

Before you install

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