Client Chat Channels
A client-side mod that adds chat channels to the game.
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About this Mod
Client Chat Channels
A client-side mod that adds chat channels to the game.
Channels
🌍 Global
Works like vanilla chat - all players on the server can see your messages (unless otherwise configured by the server).
🔊 Local
Messages are only sent to players within a specified distance from you.
✉️ Direct
Messages are sent exclusively to one or more specific players.
👥 Team
Messages are only sent to your teammates.
How It Works
When using a channel other than global, the mod automatically converts your chat messages into private messages using the /msg or /teammsg command and sends them only to the intended recipients.
Commands
You can use commands to switch between different channels:
| Command | Usage |
|---|---|
/channel global |
Switches to the global channel. |
/channel local <radius> |
Switches to the local channel. If the radius is omitted, the default radius will be used. |
/channel direct <recipients> |
Switches to the direct channel. If recipients are omitted, the nearest player will be selected. Recipients should be space-separated. |
/channel team |
Switches to the team channel. |
/channel status |
Displays information about the currently selected channel. |
Hotkeys
You can also use hotkeys to quickly switch between channels:
| Channel / Action | Default Hotkey |
|---|---|
| Global | U |
| Local | I |
| Direct | O |
| Team | K |
| Show status | Not bound |
Configuration
- Channel indicators and the default range of the local channel can be customized using Cloth Config.
- Hotkeys can be configured in Minecraft's key binding options.
Dependencies
NeoForge
Fabric
Available Versions
How to Install Client Chat Channels 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 "Client Chat Channels". 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 (+12 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Client Chat Channels 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 Client Chat Channels compatible with fabric and neoforge?
Client Chat Channels officially supports fabric, neoforge for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Client Chat Channels – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Client Chat Channels 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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