BetterChat

This mod reworks the chat, adds new sounds, modifies formatting and adds animations

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About this Mod

BetterChat — Fabric Mod

A comprehensive client-side chat enhancement mod for Minecraft (Fabric Loader, Fabric API required).

Features

Feature	Description
Markdown Formatting	`bold` `_italic_` `__underline__` `~strike~` `code` `\|\|spoiler\|\|` `[rainbow]…[/rainbow]`
Timestamps	Configurable `[HH:mm]` prefix on every message
Mention Alerts	Sound + highlight when your name appears in chat
Chat Macros	`!alias` expands to full text; `{0}` `{player}` `{time}` placeholders
Chat Channels	Local / Global / Party with `/ch` or inline `#L` `#G` `#P` quick-switch
Emoji Shortcodes	`:fire:` → 🔥, `:diamond:` → 💎, 80+ codes + autocomplete hint
Anti-Spam	Cooldown, duplicate blocking, max-length counter overlay
Word Filter	Client-side censor list, replace or block-entirely mode
Chat History	500-message searchable buffer (`/chathistory search <q>`)
Chat Logging	Daily rotating log files in `logs/betterchat/`

Keybinds

Key	Action
`CTRL+B`	Open Settings screen
`CTRL+H`	Open Chat History screen
`CTRL+M`	Open Macro Manager screen

All rebindable via Options → Controls → BetterChat.

Client Commands

Command	Description
`/macro set <alias> <text>`	Define a macro
`/macro remove <alias>`	Remove a macro
`/macro list` / `clear`	List / delete macros
`/filter add\|remove\|toggle\|list\|clear\|status`	Manage word filter
`/ch local\|global\|party`	Switch chat channel
`/chathistory search <q>`	Search history
`/chathistory last [n]`	Show last N messages
`/chathistory from <player>`	Filter by sender

Configuration

JSON config at .minecraft/config/betterchat.json. All options are also editable in-game via the Settings screen.

Author

EmanuelPlays
MIT License

Available Versions

BetterChatFabric 1.3.0release

MC 1.21.1fabric

April 21, 2026

How to Install BetterChat 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 (1.21.1).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "BetterChat". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1

Server-side

✗ Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

BetterChat 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is BetterChat compatible with fabric?

BetterChat officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with BetterChat – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if BetterChat 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.