
Hotkey Chat Messages
This mod allows you to hotkey up to 10 chat messages/commands!
About this Mod
Hotkey Chat
Bind chat messages and commands to hotkeys with dynamic variable support!
Features
- 10 Configurable Chat Presets - Bind frequently used messages or commands to Numpad keys (1-9 and 0)
- Dynamic Variables - Automatically insert real-time game data into your messages:
- {coords} - Your current coordinates
- {health} / {food} - Health and hunger levels
- {dimension} / {biome} - Current dimension and biome
- {facing} - Direction you're facing
- {player} - Your username
- {target} - Entity you're looking at
- {time} / {date} - Real-world time
And more!
- Command Support - Messages starting with / are sent as commands
- In-Game Config Screen - Press H to configure presets (rebindable)
- Mod Menu Integration - Access settings from Mod Menu
Use Cases
- Share your location with friends: "I'm at {coords} in the {dimension}!"
- Quick status updates: "Health: {health}/{max_health} | Food: {food}"
- Server commands: "/home", "/tpa {receiver}"
- Roleplay messages, callouts, and more!
Made by: Redy
If there are any bugs or you have any questions feel free to reach out! [Discord: vqke]
Available Versions
How to Install Hotkey Chat Messages 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 "Hotkey Chat Messages". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.10
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Hotkey Chat Messages 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 Hotkey Chat Messages compatible with fabric?
Hotkey Chat Messages officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Hotkey Chat Messages – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Hotkey Chat Messages 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.
Rent Modded Server
Install Hotkey Chat Messages with just one click on your server.