Ask Merl
Brings the helpfulness of Minecrafts’s AI chatbot into your game! Fully client-side and works on any server.
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About this Mod
Ask Merl *
Ever had a question you needed answers for, but didn't want to have to exit the game to ask Merl? Then this mod is for you!
With this mod, you can use the /askmerl command to ask Merl a question! This chatbot provides you with extremely helpful answers, such as 'I don't know' and 'Your last message contains content that violates our content policy. Please reword your response.'
Includes subtitles and sound!
Possible future features include easter eggs and a built-in resourcepack of the official Mojang pack used in their trailers that was leaked by Merl.
*Since the API for Merl isn't publicly available, I had to do my best to recreate the chatbot.
FAQ
This mod isn't compatible with my favorite version. What should I do?
Please open an issue on my Github! I will be updating this 1.21.5 and up, however versions past modern will not get new updates unless by specific request.
Are more Merl mods coming in the future!
Absolutely!
Merl isn't helping me with my problems!
Skill issue.
Available Versions
How to Install Ask Merl on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Ask Merl". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+7 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Ask Merl server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Ask Merl compatible with fabric?
Ask Merl officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Ask Merl – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Ask Merl consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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