BetterIRC

BetterIRC

A modern mod for IRC support in Minecraft

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Screenshots

Usage
Command List
Channels
Config Screen

About this Mod

BetterIRC

BetterIRC is a mod that allows you to connect to IRC servers in Minecraft.
This is a very early release with minimum configuration.

This mod was tested on an Ergo server.

All messages starting with - are sent to the preferred IRC channel.

basic usage

Access commands using $help

command list

Connect to multiple channels at once

channels

Configurable

config screen

Requires

Notice

Future updates will be 26.1+ only. They won't be ported to 1.21.10.

Issues

You can report issues and suggest features through GitHub and Discord.

Contributing

While this mod gets the job done, it is in a very early stage and comes with many issues. If you would like to contribute to the mod, you can tackle one of the issues below:

  • There is currently no support for servers with TLS enabled. It might be an issue with how I set up my test server.
  • Allow toggling the mod in-game.
  • The command system is mostly hardcoded. Requires a more dynamic system.
  • More config options. Reconnect attempts, better profile settings, private messaging, mention pings, custom chat/command prefix, etc.
  • Easier way to switch between channels.
  • Handling more IRC events. Most events are not handled, so there might be hidden desyncs.

Available Versions

BetterIRC 1.0.0release
MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2fabric
April 28, 2026
BetterIRC 1.0.0release
MC 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric
April 28, 2026

How to Install BetterIRC on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).

3

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+2 more)

Server-side

Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

BetterIRC 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 BetterIRC compatible with fabric?

BetterIRC officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with BetterIRC – how to optimize performance?

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

License
MIT License
Server-side
Unsupported

Supported Versions

26.1.226.1.126.11.21.111.21.10