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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

ChatUtils

A lightweight Minecraft client-side chat utilities mod.

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Quick answer

Which ChatUtils release should I use?

Updated 8 months ago
Latest stable file 2.5.2
Game version 1.8.9
Loader Forge

ChatUtils 2.5.2 targets 1.8.9 with Forge. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

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

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

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

This file is marked client-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does ChatUtils 2.5.2 need?

2.5.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 ChatUtils without breaking your instance.

Built for ChatUtils 2.5.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 2.5.2. It targets 1.8.9 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.5.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does ChatUtils 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
chatutilsexample

Hotkeys:

(Configurable in Controls Menu)

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  • B - Opens Configuration Gui
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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 Modrinth.

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