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ChatUtilsmod
A lightweight Minecraft client-side chat utilities mod.
Quick answer
Which ChatUtilsmod release matches 1.8.9?
ChatUtilsmod chatutils-2.5.2.jar targets 1.8.9 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is ChatUtilsmod required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does ChatUtilsmod chatutils-2.5.2.jar need?
chatutils-2.5.2.jar on 1.8.9. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add ChatUtilsmod without breaking your instance.
Built for ChatUtilsmod chatutils-2.5.2.jar on 1.8.9. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use chatutils-2.5.2.jar. It targets 1.8.9 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside chatutils-2.5.2.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does ChatUtilsmod add?
ChatUtils
What it does
It's most significant features include (but are not limited to):
- Increased the maximum amount of chat messages from 100 to 16,384
- Compact Chat
- Animated Chat
- Chat Heads
- Timestamps
- Transparent Chat
- Don't clear the Chat History on disconnect
Hotkeys:
(Configurable in Controls Menu)
- B - Opens Configuration Gui
Commands:
- /chatutils - Opens Configuration Gui
Incompatible Mods
Labymod, Patcher & PolyPtcher, Hychat
if your game crashes or the mod fails to work, remove these from modlist.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
ChatUtilsmod by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
ChatUtilsmod versions and loaders
chatutils-2.5.2.jar
26 Feb 2026
chatutils-2.5.1.jar
26 Feb 2026
chatutils-release1.6.3.jar
chatutils-1.6.3.jar
20 Feb 2026
1.5.0 release
chatutils-1.5.0.jar
19 Feb 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.