TDSMP Translator
TDSMP Translate uses the Azure Translator API to translate text from books, signs, chat, and even books on lecterns—all in real-time!
About this Mod
📝 Description
TDSMP Translate uses the Azure Translator API to translate text from books, signs, chat, and even books on lecterns—all in real-time!
This is a modified version of TranslateOverlay by PlumelS.
⚠️ Required Dependencies
This is natively a Fabric mod. However, it has been configured to run on Forge 1.20.1 using a compatibility layer. For this mod to work without crashing, you must install the following dependencies in your mods folder:
- Sinytra Connector: The technical bridge that translates Fabric code to run on Forge.
- Forgified Fabric API: The essential port of Fabric API built specifically for this compatibility layer.
⚙️ Main Commands
Use these four primary commands to control your real-time translation settings:
/translator from auto-detect
Sets the source language you want to translate from./translator to [language_code]
Sets the target language you want to translate to./translator toggleChat
Toggles chat translation on or off./translator toggleItem
Toggles item translation on or off.
💡 Tip: If you do not know the correct code to use for your language, refer to the Wikipedia ISO 639 Language Codes List (Set 1).
🖥️ Server Setup & Configuration
If you want to use this translator on a multiplayer server, you must set up your own personal Azure Translator API keys. Once generated, add and modify the required credentials inside the mod's configuration file.
📜 Modpack Policy & Credits
- You are fully allowed to feature this mod in your modpacks!
- Credit Requirement: You must provide a visible link back to this project page.
- Original Mod Credit: TranslateOverlay by PlumelS.
Available Versions
How to Install TDSMP Translator on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "TDSMP Translator". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
TDSMP Translator server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge 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 TDSMP Translator compatible with forge?
TDSMP Translator officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with TDSMP Translator – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if TDSMP Translator 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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