Chat Tabs
Client-side Fabric mod that adds tabbed chat with automatic channel switching. Filter messages by Global, Local, and Private channels.
About this Mod
Chat Tabs
A lightweight client-side Fabric mod that adds a tabbed chat interface to Minecraft. Automatically sorts messages into channels like Global, Local, and Private messages.
Features
- Tabbed Chat Interface - Switch between chat channels with clickable tabs
- Automatic Sorting - Messages are automatically categorized based on command prefixes
- Channel Support - Works with /g (global), /l (local), and /tell (private)
- Clean UI - Minimal, non-intrusive tab bar above the chat
- Lightweight - Client-side only, no server installation needed
Supported Channels
| Tab | Commands | Description |
|---|---|---|
| All | - | Shows all messages |
| Global | /g | Server-wide chat |
| Local | /l | Nearby players |
| Private | /tell, /msg | Direct messages |
How to Use
- Install the mod and join a server
- Chat tabs appear above the chat window
- Click a tab to filter messages by channel
- Type commands as usual - messages auto-sort
Requirements
- Minecraft 1.21+
- Fabric Loader 0.16.0+
- Fabric API
- Java 21+
Compatibility
- Works with servers using standard chat channel plugins
- Compatible with other client-side mods
- Server-side installation not required
Found a bug or have a suggestion? Open an issue on GitHub!
Available Versions
How to Install Chat Tabs 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 (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Chat Tabs". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.4
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Chat Tabs 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Chat Tabs compatible with fabric?
Chat Tabs officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Chat Tabs – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Chat Tabs 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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