
GhostChat
Go silent, communicate invisibly. This mod implements a private chat channel by transmitting messages through your character's skin layers.
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About this Mod
GhostChat is a private messaging mod that utilizes your character's skin layers to invisibly transfer messages to other players using the same mod.
Features:
- True Privacy: A completely private chat channel. Only you and other users of the mod can see your messages. Your communication never touches third-party servers.
- Vanilla Protocol: Communication is achieved through the game's existing protocols by toggling skin layers to transfer data.
- Proximity-Based: By its very nature, the channel is range-limited. Only players within the server's entity rendering distance can receive your messages, making it perfect for local coordination.
- User Discovery: Use the
/ghost nearcommand to scan for other nearby players who are also using the mod. - Client-only: Nothing needs to be installed on the server in order to use this mod, it's completely client-side.
How to Use:
- Ensure at least one other player with the mod is within your rendering distance.
- Use
/ghost toggleto switch your chat input to the GhostChat channel. - Alternatively, use
/ghost send <message>to send a single message without toggling. - Use
/ghost nearto find other users nearby.
Disclaimer:
This mod is provided as-is. I take no responsibility for any consequences that may arise from its use. Always read and respect the rules of the server you are playing on.
The goal of this project is to explore in-game communication in an experimental way and to demonstrate the creative possibilities within Minecraft. Please use it responsibly.
Available Versions
How to Install GhostChat 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 "GhostChat". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
GhostChat 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 GhostChat compatible with fabric?
GhostChat officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with GhostChat – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if GhostChat 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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