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ChatUtils

A lightweight Minecraft client-side chat utilities mod.

Forge
Loaders
Forge
Downloads on Modrinth
535
Followers on Modrinth
3
versions
7
Updated
February 26, 2026Feb 26
Published
in 2026
GUI · swipe

At a glance

Runs on Forge
For Minecraft 1.8.9
Client only — no need to install it on the server
Latest version — 2.5.2 from February 26, 2026
License MIT — free
Where it's needed
In gamerequiredOn servernot needed

Install in the game only; not needed on the server

Game versions1.8.9

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
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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.

FAQ

How to install ChatUtils?

Install Forge for your Minecraft version, download ChatUtils 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 ChatUtils support?

ChatUtils has builds for Minecraft 1.8.9.

Is ChatUtils needed on the server?

Client only — no need to install it on the server

License and source
MIT Licensefree to use and share with credit to the author
Original — Modrinth↗Files unchanged, verified with SHA-512Is this your mod? For rights holders

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