What Tiny Tidbits does and why you might want it

Tiny Tidbits is a quality-of-life mod for Grounded that adds small convenience features without changing the core game. It includes things like improved item sorting, better inventory management, and tweaks to resource gathering. The mod is popular because it solves minor friction points that players notice after dozens of hours — things like having to manually organize your storage repeatedly or wasting time on repetitive tasks.

Installing it requires three things: the mod file itself (downloaded from Nexus Mods), a mod manager (BepInEx), and about 10 minutes of your time. The process is straightforward if you follow the steps in order, and you can remove it just as easily if you decide it is not for you.

Key Takeaways

  • Tiny Tidbits requires BepInEx, a mod framework that sits between your game and the mod files, allowing them to run safely without breaking the game's core files.
  • You read the mod from Nexus Mods (the main repository for Grounded mods), then place the folder in your BepInEx plugins directory — no unpacking or merging required.
  • The mod activates automatically the next time you launch Grounded; you do not need to restart your computer or change game settings.
  • If the mod causes problems, you can disable it by moving the folder out of the plugins directory, and your save files remain untouched.

read and install BepInEx first

BepInEx is the foundation that lets Tiny Tidbits (and most other Grounded mods) run. Think of it as a translator between the mod and the game. You need to install it before the mod will work at all.

Go to the BepInEx GitHub releases page and read the version labeled for Windows (the file name will be something like BepInEx_x64_5.4.x.zip). Extract the entire contents of that zip file directly into your Grounded game folder. On Windows, that folder is usually at C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grounded — you can find it by right-clicking Grounded in your Steam library, selecting Properties, then Local Files, then Browse. Extract so that the BepInEx folder, the winhttp.dll file, and the doorstop_config.ini file all sit at the root level of your Grounded folder, alongside the Grounded.exe file.

Launch Grounded once. It will take slightly longer to start than usual — that is BepInEx initializing. Once you see the main menu, close the game. BepInEx has now created the folder structure it needs, including a plugins folder inside the BepInEx directory. That is where Tiny Tidbits goes.

read Tiny Tidbits from Nexus Mods

Go to Nexus Mods and search for "Tiny Tidbits Grounded". Click the mod page, then click the blue "read" button. You will see options for manual read or using the Nexus Mods app — either works, but manual read is simpler if you have never used Nexus before. The file will be a zip archive.

Extract the zip file. Inside you will find a folder (usually named something like TinyTidbits or with a version number). This folder contains the actual mod files. Do not extract the contents of this folder — move the folder itself.

Place the mod in the BepInEx plugins folder

Navigate to your Grounded folder, then into BepInEx, then into plugins. Paste the Tiny Tidbits folder here. The path should look like C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grounded\BepInEx\plugins\TinyTidbits (or whatever the folder is named).

That is it. You do not need to rename anything, unpack anything further, or edit any files. BepInEx will find the mod automatically because it is in the plugins folder.

Launch the game and verify the mod is running

Start Grounded normally through Steam. The game will load as usual. Once you are in the main menu or in a save file, open the console by pressing F12. You should see a list of loaded mods. Tiny Tidbits should appear in that list. If it does, the installation worked.

If you do not see it, close the game and double-check that the Tiny Tidbits folder is in the correct location: BepInEx\plugins\TinyTidbits. A common mistake is putting it in the wrong subfolder or extracting the contents of the folder instead of moving the folder itself.

How to disable or remove the mod

If Tiny Tidbits causes problems or you straightforward want to stop using it, you have two options. To temporarily disable it without uninstalling, rename the Tiny Tidbits folder in the plugins directory to something like TinyTidbits_disabled. BepInEx will skip it on the next launch. To remove it entirely, delete the folder from BepInEx\plugins.

Your save files are never affected by mods in Grounded — they are stored separately and remain playable whether the mod is installed or not. If you disable the mod, any convenience features it added (like auto-sorting) will straightforward stop working, but your inventory and progress stay intact.

Troubleshooting common installation problems

The mod does not appear in the console. Make sure BepInEx itself is installed correctly by checking that the BepInEx folder exists in your Grounded directory and that the game launched slightly slower on the first run after installation. If BepInEx is not working, Tiny Tidbits will not load either. Reinstall BepInEx and try again.

The game crashes on launch. This usually means a conflict between mods or a corrupted mod file. Disable Tiny Tidbits by renaming its folder, then launch the game. If it runs, the problem was Tiny Tidbits. Try downloading it again from Nexus Mods. If the game still crashes with Tiny Tidbits disabled, the problem is BepInEx or another mod, not Tiny Tidbits.

The mod features are not working in-game. Some features only set up in specific situations (like when you open your inventory or gather resources). Try the actions the mod is supposed to affect and watch for changes. If nothing happens, check the mod page on Nexus Mods for known issues or version incompatibilities with your current Grounded version.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Tiny Tidbits work with other mods?

Usually yes. Tiny Tidbits is a small mod that does not change core game systems, so it plays well with most other mods. However, if two mods try to change the same feature (like inventory behavior), they may conflict. Check the mod pages on Nexus Mods to see if other users have reported conflicts with specific mods.

Do I need to start a new save to use Tiny Tidbits?

No. The mod works with existing saves. Install it, launch the game, and load your save as normal. The mod features will be available when ready.

What happens if Grounded updates?

Game updates sometimes break mods because the game's code changes. If Grounded updates and Tiny Tidbits stops working, check the Nexus Mods page to see if the mod author has released an updated version. If not, you may need to wait for an update or disable the mod temporarily.

Can I use Tiny Tidbits on console versions of Grounded?

No. Mods only work on the PC version of Grounded. Console versions (PlayStation, Xbox) do not support mods.