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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Better Local Chat

Proximity-based chat for Minecraft servers. Chat locally by default, use ! to go global. Fully configurable!

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Quick answer

Which Better Local Chat release matches 26.1?

Updated 3 days ago
Best match for your filters 1.2.0+26.1.x
Game version 26.1.1, 26.1, 26.1.2
Loader Fabric

Better Local Chat 1.2.0+26.1.x targets 26.1.1, 26.1, 26.1.2 with Fabric. Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Better Local Chat required on the client, server, or both?

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

Client Not supported
Dedicated server Required
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

This file is marked server-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Better Local Chat 1.2.0+26.1.x need?

1.2.0+26.1.x on 26.1. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

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 Better Local Chat 1.2.0+26.1.x
required
Matching file found Matched file: 0.155.3+26.1.2

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

Before you install it

Add Better Local Chat without breaking your instance.

Built for Better Local Chat 1.2.0+26.1.x on 26.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.2.0+26.1.x. It targets 26.1.1, 26.1, 26.1.2 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

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

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.2.0+26.1.x. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Better Local Chat add?

How it works

By default, chat messages are only visible to players within a 50 block radius.
Want to reach everyone on the server? Simply prefix your message with ! to send it globally. And you can customize nearly anything!

Perfect for roleplay servers, survival SMP, or just keeping conversations between nearby players.

Features

  • 📍 Local chat — only players within range can read your messages
  • 🌍 Global chat — prefix with ! to send to everyone
  • ⚙️ Fully configurable via localchat.json (Fabric) / config.yml (Paper)
  • 🪶 Lightweight — clear focus on stability and performance

⚙️ Configuration

The config file is located at config/localchat.json (fabric) / plugins/localchat/config.yml (paper) and is created automatically on first launch.

Option Description Default
localRadius Chat range in blocks 50
globalPrefix Prefix for global messages !
localFormat Format of local messages §a[Local] §f%n§7: §f%m
globalFormat Format of global messages §6[Global] §f%n§7: §f%m
noOneNearbyMessage Message when nobody is in range §7[Nobody nearby heard you]

Use /blc reload to reload the config on paper servers.

Use %n for the player name and %m for the message in format strings.

Part of the Better Chat Ecosystem!

This mod works perfectly well with my other mod which lets you configure the join and leave messages of your server, go check it out!

Well, I have nothing else to say, you reached the end. Congrats, now, as you have read so far, please download this 🙏

Project description from Modrinth.

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