Vanilla Automation Mod adds a few things which allow for easier automation.
Features:
The XP Hoppper
Picks up any xp orbs above it and fills them into provided bottles
The Filtered Hopper
Only picks up items matching the filter. Filter options are:
- Black/Whitelist
- Match NBT
- Match Mod id
- Match Meta
The Block Placer
Places blocks in a set distance (up to 16 blocks) with a given direction
Dispenser tweaks
Dispensers can now, when provided with the right item
- Shear sheep
- Dye sheep
- Attack entities
- Plant seeds
- Apply bonemeal on grass
- Break blocks
- Insert music discs into jukeboxes
- Name entities with nametags
The Poke Stick
Extends your reach while held. Uses tools from your inventory to break blocks faster
The Guide
Gives detailed information. You can hover over items and blocks to go to their entry. All guide entries can be viewed in JEI.