Simple Chat Indicator

Can't tell if a friend is typing in chat, or just AFK? Then this is for you!

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About this Mod

Have you ever wondered if that friend of yours is AFK, or just typing out a really long message? If so, then this project is for you! Simple Chat Indicator just puts a little indicator above a players model while their chat is open, allowing you to see if you're wasteing your time tring to get their attention.

See below for a glance at the default config settings...

Default setting

Simple Chat Indicator is required on both the server and client sides.

Available Versions

Simple Chat Indicator v1.0.0release

MC 1.20.1fabric

June 30, 2025

How to Install Simple Chat Indicator 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 (1.20.1).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Simple Chat Indicator". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

1.20.1

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Simple Chat Indicator 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Simple Chat Indicator compatible with fabric?

Simple Chat Indicator officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Simple Chat Indicator – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Simple Chat Indicator 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.