ChatPlus
A simple Fabric mod that adds Bukkit-style color codes (using "&") and "[item]" display in chat.
- Loaders
- Fabric
- Downloads on Modrinth
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- versions
- 32
- Updated
- July 19, 2026Jul 19
- Published
- in 2023
At a glance
Install on the server only; players don't need it
Chat Plus
A simple Fabric mod that adds Bukkit-style color codes (using "&") and "[item]" display in chat.
It can be installed on the client or server:
- Install on the server only if you want players to send styled messages in-game
- Install on the host client (the one creating the LAN multiplayer session) for LAN multiplayer functionality
- Install on the client for single-player functionality
Compatibility has been implemented for these mods: Styled Chat, Dynmap
* Other mods may work without explicit support. Report compatibility requests via GitHub Issues.
Screenshots
^^^ Display the item in the main hand
^^^ Colorful Text
^^^ Display items in slots
^^^ Escape character &
Contributors
Special Thanks
- @SAGUMEDREAM for advice on mixin development.
- Distant-Horizons-Team/Distant Horizons for inspiring the build configuration design.
FAQ
How to install ChatPlus?
Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download ChatPlus 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 ChatPlus support?
ChatPlus has builds for Minecraft 1.19–26.3.
Is ChatPlus needed on the server?
Server only — players don't need to install it
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