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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

GhostChat

Go silent, communicate invisibly. This mod implements a private chat channel by transmitting messages through your character's skin layers.

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Quick answer

Which GhostChat release should I use?

Updated 8 months ago
Latest stable file ghostchat-1.0.0.jar
Game version 1.21.11
Loader Fabric

ghostchat-1.0.0.jar targets 1.21.11 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is GhostChat required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does ghostchat-1.0.0.jar need?

ghostchat-1.0.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Fabric API Needed by ghostchat-1.0.0.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: [1.21.11] Fabric API 0.141.6+1.21.11

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add GhostChat without breaking your instance.

Built for ghostchat-1.0.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use ghostchat-1.0.0.jar. It targets 1.21.11 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside ghostchat-1.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does GhostChat add?

GhostChat is a private messaging mod that utilizes your character's skin layers to invisibly transfer messages to other players using the same mod.

Features:

  • True Privacy: A completely private chat channel. Only you and other users of the mod can see your messages. Your communication never touches third-party servers.
  • Vanilla Protocol: Communication is achieved through the game's existing protocols by toggling skin layers to transfer data.
  • Proximity-Based: By its very nature, the channel is range-limited. Only players within the server's entity rendering distance can receive your messages, making it perfect for local coordination.
  • User Discovery: Use the /ghost near command to scan for other nearby players who are also using the mod.
  • Client-only: Nothing needs to be installed on the server in order to use this mod, it's completely client-side.

How to Use:

  1. Ensure at least one other player with the mod is within your rendering distance.
  2. Use /ghost toggle to switch your chat input to the GhostChat channel.
  3. Alternatively, use /ghost send <message> to send a single message without toggling.
  4. Use /ghost near to find other users nearby.

Disclaimer:

This mod is provided as-is. I take no responsibility for any consequences that may arise from its use. Always read and respect the rules of the server you are playing on.

The goal of this project is to explore in-game communication in an experimental way and to demonstrate the creative possibilities within Minecraft. Please use it responsibly.

Project description from CurseForge.

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GhostChat versions and loaders

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