Ex-Chat
Simple server-side mod adding global and local chat to Fabric - a lightweight Chatty alternative.
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About this Mod
Tired of having no Chatty alternatives on Fabric? Can’t even build your orbital redstone nuke because every server runs on polished Paper? Yeah… same problem. So here’s one small step to fixing that.
Ex-chat is a simple server-side mod that adds global and local chat to Fabric — just like Chatty.
• Local chat - only players within a certain radius can see your messages
• Global chat - type ! before your message to send it to everyone
That’s it. Clean, lightweight, and actually useful for both survival and RP servers.
Finally, a basic chat system Fabric was missing.
You can also customize chat text colors in the mod config.
Currently, there is no command to reload the config - a server restart is required.
Available Versions
How to Install Ex-Chat 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 (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Ex-Chat". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+4 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Ex-Chat 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Ex-Chat compatible with fabric?
Ex-Chat officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Ex-Chat – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Ex-Chat 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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