is Typing

is Typing is a lightweight multiplayer utility that displays a visual indicator when other players are typing in chat. It helps bridge the gap between voice and text, allowing for more natural conversation flow without interrupting players who are composing a message.

We currently support Minecraft 1.20.1 (Forge/Fabric) and 1.21.x (NeoForge/Fabric).

Features

Real-time Feedback
See exactly who is typing as it happens. The indicator appears unobtrusively on your screen, keeping you informed without cluttering your view.

Privacy & Stealth
Designed with server administration in mind:

• Command Privacy: The mod detects when a message starts with a command slash (/) and will not show the typing indicator. Your commands and teleports remain secret.
• Vanish Support: If a player is vanished or not listed in the tab list, their typing status is hidden to prevent accidental detection.

Customization
Adjust the position, colors, and animation speed to match your preference. The mod includes built-in support for 9 languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese).

Installation

Note: This mod must be installed on BOTH the Client and the Server.

1. Download the .jar file for your specific version.
2. Install Architectury API (Required).
3. Place both files into your mods folder.

Configuration

The mod uses a single configuration file: config/istyping.toml. The content of this file depends on where the mod is installed.

Client (config/istyping.toml)

When installed on a Client, the file will contain the [Client] section.

[Client]
max_displayed_players = 3   # Max typing notifications shown at once
easter_egg_chance = 1.0E-6  # Probability of showing hidden easter egg
overlay_y_offset = 28       # Distance from bottom of screen
animation_speed_ms = 500    # Speed of the "..." animation
text_color = "FFAAAAAA"     # ARGB Hex color
background_color = "80000000" # Background transparency
show_animation = true       # Enable animated dots
fade_speed = 0.1            # Speed of fade in/out effect

Server (config/istyping.toml)

When installed on a Server, the file will contain the [Server] section.

[Server]
enable_typing_indicator = true
max_tracked_players = 50
typing_timeout_ms = 4000      # Milliseconds until a player is considered to have stopped typing
heartbeat_interval_ms = 2000  # Expected interval between client heartbeats
cooldown_between_typing_ms = 500 # Anti-spam cooldown

Note: In Singleplayer, the file will contain both sections.