NiChat
Mod for new chat history and pop-up messages from chat.
About this Mod
NiChat
NiChat is a client mod for Minecraft that replaces the default chat system with a fully customizable on-screen HUD. Designed for clarity and usability, NiChat moves the chat from the top left corner to the center of the screen and displays messages at the bottom in a minimalist, distraction-free style.
Features
📥 HUD-based Chat: Incoming messages are displayed right on the screen in a minimalist style.
💬 View Chat History: Press T (or another key you assign) to open a scrollable history of all messages.
Installation
- Install Fabric Loader for Minecraft.
- Download the latest version of the mod from the Releases website.
- Download dependencies.
- Place the mod file and dependencies .jar in the mods/ folder.
- Launch Minecraft and enjoy the new chat interface.
Compatibility
- Requires: Fabric Loader
- Written in: Kotlin, Java
Dependencies:
- [Cloth Config API] https://modrinth.com/mod/cloth-config
- [Fabric Language Kotlin] https://modrinth.com/mod/fabric-language-kotlin
- [Mod Menu] https://modrinth.com/mod/modmenu (For mod configuration)
License
This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. See LICENSE for details.
Available Versions
How to Install NiChat 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 "NiChat". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+5 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
NiChat 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 NiChat compatible with fabric?
NiChat officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with NiChat – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if NiChat 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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