Better Local Chat
Proximity-based chat for Minecraft servers. Chat locally by default, use ! to go global. Fully configurable!
- Loaders
- FabricPaper
- Downloads on Modrinth
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- versions
- 10
- Updated
- October 15, 2026Oct 15
- Published
- in 2026
At a glance
Install on the server only; players don't need it
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.
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
/localchat reloadto reload the config on paper servers.
Use
%nfor the player name and%mfor 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!
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FAQ
How to install Better Local Chat?
Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download Better Local Chat for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.
Which Minecraft versions does Better Local Chat support?
Better Local Chat has builds for Minecraft 1.21–26.3.
Is Better Local Chat needed on the server?
Server only — players don't need to install it
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