
InvChat
InvChat adds a text widget to the player's inventory screen allowing you to send messages and commands to a server or world.
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About this Mod
InvChat
InvChat is a mod for Minecraft 1.20.1, built on the Fabric modding development. It adds a toggleable text widget to the player's inventory screen, allowing you to send messages and commands to the server or world.
Features
- Send messages and commands directly from within the inventory screen.
- Customizable position and toggleability of the text widget.
Configuration
This mod has the following configuration options:
- Enable InvChat (True/False) - Toggles the mod. Simple as that.
- Anchor Below Inventory (True/False) - Determines whether the widget is anchored below the inventory gui or not.
- X Offset (Double) - Adjusts the horizontal position of the text widget.
- Y Offset (Double) - Adjusts the vertical position of the text widget. Note: If Anchor Below Inventory is active, a value of -25 is recommended.
Installation
- Download the latest version of InvChat from Modrinth or Github.
- Place the downloaded
.jarfile in your Minecraft'smodsfolder. - Launch Minecraft with the Fabric loader.
Dependencies
- Fabric Loader: 0.15.7 or later.
- Fabric API: 0.91.0+1.20.1 or later.
- Cloth Config version: 11.1.118
- ModMenu version: 7.2.2
Usage
Upon opening your inventory screen, you will be greeted with a text widget below your inventory gui in which you can press tab on your keyboard to focus it and type messages or commands. Press Enter on your keyboard while the widget is focused to send the message/command.
Reporting Issues
If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for the mod, please report them on the InvChat Github Repository
Available Versions
How to Install InvChat 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 (1.21.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "InvChat". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.1 (+1 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
InvChat 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 (1.21.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is InvChat compatible with fabric?
InvChat officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with InvChat – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if InvChat 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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