Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Chat Logger
Log chats in Minecraft servers to a JSON file
Quick answer
Which Chat Logger release should I use?
Chat Logger 1.2.0+26.1.2 targets 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 with Fabric. 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 Chat Logger required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
This file is marked client-only.
What else does Chat Logger 1.2.0+26.1.2 need?
1.2.0+26.1.2. 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.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Chat Logger without breaking your instance.
Built for Chat Logger 1.2.0+26.1.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.2.0+26.1.2. It targets 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 with Fabric; 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
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.2.0+26.1.2. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Chat Logger add?
MC Chat Logger
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Support & Updates / Chat Log Viewer
A lightweight client-side mod that logs public chat messages in servers to JSON files.
Features
- Automatic logging - All public chat messages are captured and saved automatically
- Organized by server - Each server gets its own folder (e.g.,
chatlogs/hypixel_net/) - Session-based files - Each play session creates a new JSON file, so your logs stay organized
- Real-time saving - Messages are saved immediately to prevent data loss if your game crashes
Coming soon: Web UI to visualize chat logs, examples for finetuning a LLM on chatlogs, and more.
Output Format
Logs are saved to .minecraft/chatlogs/<server>/session_<date>_<id>.json (or the chatlogs folder in your Minecraft folder):
{
"server": "play_example_com",
"sessionId": "a1b2c3d4",
"sessionStart": "2024-01-15 14:30:00",
"lastUpdated": "2024-01-15 15:45:30",
"messageCount": 127,
"messages": [
{
"timestamp": "2024-01-15 14:31:05",
"epochMillis": 1705329065000,
"senderUuid": "069a79f4-44e9-4726-a5be-fca90e38aaf5",
"senderName": "Notch",
"message": "<Notch> Hello everyone!"
}
]
}
Use Cases
- Archive memorable conversations
- Paper trail for reports
- Monitor chat while AFK
- Analyze chat patterns
- Create chat statistics
- Build external tools that read your chat history
Support
Feel free to DM me on Discord (bl4747) if you need any support. You can also join my server.
Acknowledgements
Thanks to grah, Guter Mensch, and Stealth Gamer for testing :)
Note
Make sure you acquire all necessary consent before recording chat messages! You are fully responsible for your use of this mod.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Chat Logger by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
1 loader build26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.10
1 loader build1.21.9
1 loader build1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 17 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 Logger versions and loaders
1.2.0+26.1.2
mclogger-1.2.0+26.1.2.jar
8 Nov 2026
1.2.0+26.2
mclogger-1.2.0+26.2.jar
8 Nov 2026
1.2.0+26.3
mclogger-1.2.0+26.3.jar
8 Nov 2026
1.1.2
mclogger-1.1.2.jar
17 Apr 2026
1.1.1
mclogger-1.1.1.jar
17 Apr 2026
1.0.0
mclogger-1.0.0.jar
5 Jan 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.