AutoOpenContainers
A World of Warcraft addon that automatically opens configured containers (bags, crates, boxes, etc.) as soon as they show up in your bags.
Features
- Watches your bags and automatically uses (opens) any item on your configured container list.
- Configurable list of container item IDs, managed from an in-game settings panel.
- Add containers by typing an item ID or simply dragging the item from your bags onto the input box.
- On a real login, shows a short countdown notification before the first scan, with options to run the scan immediately or disable auto-opening for the session.
- Minimap button (via
LibDataBroker/LibDBIcon) for quick access to the settings panel. - Optional login message toggle.
Installation
- Download the latest release from the Releases page.
- Extract the archive so that the
AutoOpenContainersfolder lives directly under yourWorld of Warcraft/_retail_/Interface/AddOns/directory. - Restart the game (or reload the UI with
/rl) and make sure the addon is enabled at the character select / AddOns screen.
Usage
/aoc— toggle the settings window./rl— reload the UI.
In the settings window:
- Enter an item ID (or drag an item from your bags onto the box) and click Add.
- The item will be scanned for in your bags and automatically used whenever it appears.
- Click Remove next to an entry to stop auto-opening that container.
How it works
The addon listens for BAG_UPDATE_DELAYED events and scans all bag slots for any item ID on your watch list, using (opening) the first match it finds. On a fresh login, a short countdown is shown first so you have a chance to skip it or disable it for that session; on UI reloads and zone transitions, scanning is enabled immediately.
Dependencies
Bundled under Libs/:
- LibStub
- CallbackHandler-1.0
- LibDataBroker-1.1
- LibDBIcon-1.0
Contributing
Issues and merge requests are welcome. Please keep changes focused and update the .toc version when cutting a release.
License
No license has been specified for this project yet.
The AutoOpenContainers Team
