
Chat Alerts
Create custom on-screen alerts or automated chat triggers in Minecraft for specific messages or regex patterns, all configurable via an in-game GUI.
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About this Mod
Overview
This mod adds a customizable in-game alert system for Minecraft 1.8.9. It lets you create pattern-based triggers (including regex) that display on-screen alerts with your own message, color, sound, and text size. You can also set it up to automatically send messages or run commands when a trigger is activated.
How to use
In-game, use the /alerts command to open up the alert list GUI, where you can delete, edit, and create new alerts/triggers.
Known Bugs
- When editing a sound for an alert, it plays again afer you leave the GUI.
- Report bugs to arowos on discord please
Available Versions
How to Install Chat Alerts on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.8.9).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Chat Alerts". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.8.9
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Chat Alerts server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.8.9). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Chat Alerts compatible with forge?
Chat Alerts officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.8.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Chat Alerts – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Chat Alerts 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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