CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Chat Animation [Smooth Chat]
Makes chat messages appear with a smooth animation.
Quick answer
Which Chat Animation [Smooth Chat] release should I use?
Chat Animation [Smooth Chat] 1.3.1 targets 1.21, 1.21.5, 1.21.4 with Fabric, Quilt. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Chat Animation [Smooth Chat] required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Chat Animation [Smooth Chat] 1.3.1 need?
1.3.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Chat Animation [Smooth Chat] without breaking your instance.
Built for Chat Animation [Smooth Chat] 1.3.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.3.1. It targets 1.21, 1.21.5, 1.21.4 with Fabric, Quilt; 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 it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.3.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Chat Animation [Smooth Chat] add?
✨ Chat Animation
- Improves chat visuals by adding smooth animations.
- Optionally removes the message indicator line to the left of messages.
- Configuring the mod on Fabric is possible with Mod Menu.


Check out my other mod: Smooth Gui
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Chat Animation [Smooth Chat] by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
3 loader builds26.1.2
3 loader builds26.1.1
3 loader builds26.1
3 loader builds1.21.11
3 loader builds1.21.10
4 loader builds1.21.9
3 loader builds1.21.8
4 loader builds1.21.7
4 loader builds1.21.6
4 loader builds1.21.5
4 loader builds1.21.4
4 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 18 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Chat Animation [Smooth Chat] versions and loaders
1.3.1
chatanimation-fabric-1.3.1+mc1.21.jar
5 Jul 2026
1.3.1
chatanimation-neoforge-1.3.1+mc1.21.jar
5 Jul 2026
1.3.1
chatanimation-forge-1.3.1+mc1.21.jar
5 Jul 2026
1.3.0
chatanimation-neoforge-1.3.0+mc26.2.jar
5 Jul 2026
1.3.0
chatanimation-neoforge-1.3.0+mc26.1.jar
5 Jul 2026
1.3.0
chatanimation-fabric-1.3.0+mc26.2.jar
5 Jul 2026
1.3.0
chatanimation-fabric-1.3.0+mc26.1.jar
5 Jul 2026
1.3.0
chatanimation-fabric-1.3.0+mc1.21.11.jar
5 Jul 2026
1.3.0
chatanimation-neoforge-1.3.0+mc1.21.9.jar
5 Jul 2026
1.3.0
chatanimation-neoforge-1.3.0+mc1.21.11.jar
5 Jul 2026
1.3.0
chatanimation-neoforge-1.3.0+mc1.21.6.jar
5 Jul 2026
1.3.0
chatanimation-neoforge-1.3.0+mc1.20.6.jar
5 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.