Overview

RS-Auger is a lightweight vertical item transport plugin designed for Minecraft servers that need fast, reliable movement of items between containers without the complexity of pipes, networks, or large hopper systems.

Built around Lightning Rods, RS-Auger moves entire item stacks between containers while supporting filters, machine states, diagnostics, and SQLite-backed persistence.

Designed from the ground up for long-term server operation and minimal server impact.

Why RS-Auger?

Traditional transport systems often require:

• Large hopper chains
• Complex redstone contraptions
• Excessive server resources
• Difficult troubleshooting Storage bottlenecks

RS-Auger provides a simple solution:

Move item stacks without building complicated logistics networks.

Features

• • Whole-stack item transfers
  • Lightning Rod based transport
  • Whitelist and blacklist filters
  • SQLite persistence
  • Machine state tracking
  • Pause and resume support
  • Automatic validation
  • Error diagnostics
  • Administrative tools
  • Chunk-safe operation
  • Performance-focused design

How It Works

The Lightning Rod determines transfer direction.

Small End

• Source container

Large End

• Destination container

Place a Lightning Rod between two containers, convert it into an Auger, and let it move item stacks automatically. Can move items in any direction.

Supported Containers

• • Chest
  • Trapped Chest
  • Barrel
  • Hopper

Machine States

BUILDING

Machine is waiting for required containers.

RUNNING

Machine is operating normally.

PAUSED

Machine has been manually paused.

ERROR

Machine detected an invalid configuration.

Examples:

• • Missing source container
  • Missing target container
  • Invalid source
  • Invalid target

Error state displays Angry Villager particles until corrected.

Configuration

Server owners may reduce the maximum machine length.

The hard maximum is capped at 16 Lightning Rod segments.

RS Ecosystem
Together these plugins create a complete automated resource collection and logistics system.

Utility Series

• Item movement and storage

1. RS-MobStand <- Armor Stand that kills adult mobs leaving babies alone.
2. RS-ItemMagnet <- Collects all drops and deposits into chest, barrel or hopper
3. RS-Auger <- Moves items between containers without hopper chains.
4. RS-Warehouse <- In Development. Server wide item storage and inventory system. Shop style plugin without the prices or need for economy.

Villager Series (Planned)

• Villager task automation. removes food from assigned chest, adds drops back into chest.
• These are villagers that perform certain tasks for you. They require a chest for food and drops.

1. RS-Butcher <- Villager that will slaughter adult animals leaving babies alone. (Villager equivalent of RS-MobStand)
2. RS-Breeder <- Uses food items from source chest and breeds your animals for you
3. RS-Fisherman <- uses food form source chest and fishes. Places catch back in source chest.
4. RS-Lumberjack <- Uses food from source chest and cuts trees down.
5. RS-Miner <- Dig down, dig across. The villager will dig a hole or tennel and either place blocks in chest or send to warehouse if installed.
6. RS-FieldWorker <- Uses food from source chest. Watches for crops to mature. Then breaks crops and replants using seeds from drops. Can send rest of drops to chest or warehouse.

Permissions

Documentation

GitHub:
https://github.com/RS-Scripting/RS-Auger

Wiki:
https://github.com/RS-Scripting/RS-Auger/wiki

Compatibility

• • Minecraft 1.21+
  • Paper
  • Java 21+

Support

Discord:
https://discord.gg/SuysdMA7NG

GitHub Issues:
https://github.com/RS-Scripting/RS-Auger/issues