ChatPlus
A simple Fabric mod that adds Bukkit-style color codes (using "&") and "[item]" display in chat.
Screenshots
About this Mod
Chat Plus
A simple Fabric mod that adds Bukkit-style color codes (using "&") and "[item]" display in chat.
It can be installed on the client or server:
- Install on the server only if you want players to send styled messages in-game
- Install on the host client (the one creating the LAN multiplayer session) for LAN multiplayer functionality
- Install on the client for single-player functionality
Compatibility has been implemented for these mods: Styled Chat, Dynmap
* Other mods may work without explicit support. Report compatibility requests via GitHub Issues.
Screenshots
^^^ Display the item in the main hand
^^^ Colorful Text
^^^ Display items in slots
^^^ Escape character &
Contributors
Special Thanks
- @SAGUMEDREAM for advice on mixin development.
- Distant-Horizons-Team/Distant Horizons for inspiring the build configuration design.
Available Versions
How to Install ChatPlus 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 "ChatPlus". 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 (+24 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
ChatPlus 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 ChatPlus compatible with fabric?
ChatPlus officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with ChatPlus – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if ChatPlus 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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