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Creating & Using Containers

Containers are shared, slot-based inventories that can be created dynamically or pre-defined for vehicles, world drops, fridges, etc. They support the same clean method API as player inventories.

Creating a Container

Use the create_container export from the server to create any container:

local data, err = exports.list_inventory:create_container("world", "fridge", {
    owner = "house_7",
    coords = vector3(123.4, 456.7, 789.0),
    persist = true
})

Params

Name
Type
Description

category

string

Logical group (world, vehicle, etc.)

subtype

string

Container type (fridge, drop, etc.)

options

table

Metadata: owner, coords, persist, etc.

Getting a Container

Use get_container(id) to retrieve an active container object:

local container = exports.list_inventory:get_container("trunk:ABC123")
if not container then return end

Once retrieved, you can use any container method:

Container Methods

All container objects support these public methods:

  • add_item(id, amount, metadata)

  • remove_item(lookup, amount)

  • split_item(slot, amount)

  • get_items() / get_item(lookup)

  • has_item(lookup, amount)

  • clear_items()

  • save() / sync()

  • get_data(key) / set_data(key, value)

Default Container Types

Container types and defaults are defined in data/containers.lua. You can modify these or add your own.

Vehicles

Type
Default Slots
Category

trunk

100

vehicle

glovebox

10

vehicle

trailer

120

vehicle

Loot & Drops

Type
Default Slots
Category
Extras

drop

200

loot

Bag prop, outlines red

airdrop

50

loot

Crate prop, outlines blue

Storage Containers

Type
Default Slots
Category
Notes

desk_fridge

5

storage

quality_preservation = 1.5

mini_fridge

40

storage

quality_preservation = 2.0

fridge

40

storage

prevent_spoil = true

You can define props, outline styles, and special logic like spoilage blocking or preservation multipliers.

Temporary Drops

Drop containers (category loot, subtype drop) are temporary. When emptied, they are:

  • Deleted from server memory

  • Removed from the client UI

These are handled internally when a player drops an item however you could make one if you want too, why not? Who said you cant.

Notes

  • Containers use slot limits, not weights

  • Some types (like fridges) can prevent degradation or slow it if enabled

  • If a persistent container already exists for an owner, it will be loaded instead of recreated

  • You can define your own container types freely, provided ones are purely example

Stay slotted, stay chill.™

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