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CatosChestViewer
See alphabetized localized container contents and used slots while looking at a chest, without opening it.
| Date uploaded | 2 weeks ago |
| Version | 0.1.1 |
| Download link | catosaurluna-CatosChestViewer-0.1.1.zip |
| Downloads | 81 |
| Dependency string | catosaurluna-CatosChestViewer-0.1.1 |
This mod requires the following mods to function
denikson-BepInExPack_Valheim
BepInEx pack for Valheim. Preconfigured with the correct entry point for mods and preferred defaults for the community.
Preferred version: 5.4.2350README
Catos Chest Viewer
By Catosaur.
Client-side mod to see what is inside a chest while looking at it, without opening the container. Item stacks are alphabetical and the header shows used slots out of the container's total slots.

Client-side only
CatosChestViewer is a client-side mod. It does not need to be installed on a dedicated server, and other players do not need to install it. Each client independently renders its own local hover display.
Installation
Install the Thunderstore package with a Valheim mod manager, or place
CatosChestViewer.dll in the client profile's BepInEx/plugins directory.
BepInExPack Valheim 5.4.2350 is required.
The mod creates its configuration at
BepInEx/config/com.catosaur.catoschestviewer.cfg.
Compatibility
Validated against Valheim 1.0.7 / network version 39. The mod is guarded
to load only in the Valheim client process and does not load in
valheim_server.exe.
CHANGELOG
Changelog
Unreleased
- Added optional Stash Sense mode. When enabled, it highlights chest rows for item types also held in the local player's inventory.
0.1.2 - 2026-09-15
- Added configurable source-stack details to aggregated item rows.
- Aggregated rows now show details such as
(3 stacks)when enabled.
0.1.1 - 2026-09-15
- Added used-slot/total-slot counts to the chest hover header.
- Sorted hover-view item stacks alphabetically by localized display name.
0.1.0 - 2026-09-11
- Initial client-only release of CatosChestViewer.
- Added localized container names and item names to the hover display.
- Added readable item counts with contrasting rich-text formatting.
- Added support for native Valheim containers, including modded iron chests.
- Added a validated Thunderstore package and release documentation.