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SmoothChat

Adds smooth, configurable chat animations (fade/slide) alongside keyboard shortcuts

Babric
Loaders
Babric
Downloads on Modrinth
275
Followers on Modrinth
0
version
1
Updated
February 8, 2026Feb 8
Published
in 2026
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At a glance

Runs on Babric
Client only — no need to install it on the server
Latest version — 1.0.0 from February 8, 2026
License CC-BY-4.0 — free
Where it's needed
In gamerequiredOn servernot needed

Install in the game only; not needed on the server

Game versionsGame versions not specified

SmoothChat Adds smooth, configurable chat animations and opacity controls, plus a few quality-of-life chat shortcuts.

example

Features

  • Chat background opacity control
  • Chat text opacity control
  • Fade-in time for new messages
  • Slide-in/out animation for incoming messages
  • Slide-in animation for the chat input box
  • Animation speed settings
  • Position/offset settings for animations
  • Ctrl + A to select all text in the chat input
  • Up/Down arrows to cycle through previous messages (chat history)

Warning!

If you are using MojangFixStationAPI you must toggle off the Open/Close Slide Animation, otherwise your input box will be invisible

FAQ

How to install SmoothChat?

Install Babric for your Minecraft version, download SmoothChat for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Is SmoothChat needed on the server?

Client only — no need to install it on the server

License and source
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Internationalfree to share with credit to the author and the license
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