Wiretap

⭐ ⭐ (144 endorsements) 📥 172,190 downloads 📌 v1.3.1+26.1.fabric 📅 7/22/2023
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By henkelmax · adventure

⬇ Download Mod Source: Modrinth ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/12/2026 📅 Created: 7/22/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ Forge — Minecraft Forge (mod loader) Download ↗
2🛠️ Fabric — Fabric Loader Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #331 of 653 adventure mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

✅ Install this mod alongside (https://modrinth.com/plugin/simple-voice-chat) on your server
✅ Make sure you set up the voice chat mod correctly (see (https://modrepo.de/minecraft/voicechat/wiki/server_setup))
✅ Make sure you have at least one level if you are in survival mode
✅ Take out the microphone block
✅ When taking out the microphone, you will get a speaker added to your inventory as well
✅ Place the microphone block where you want to listen in on people

# Wiretap A server-side Simple Voice Chat addon mod for Fabric, that adds a microphone and a speaker block. ## Disclaimer When installing this on your server, you are responsible for making sure that players are aware of the functionality of the mod. This mod is not intended to be used for spying on people, this is **only for role-playing purposes**! ## Usage - Install this mod alongside (https://modrinth.com/plugin/simple-voice-chat) on your server - Make sure you set up the voice chat mod correctly (see (https://modrepo.de/minecraft/voicechat/wiki/server_setup)) - Craft a *Calibrated Skulk Sensor* - Make sure you have at least one level if you are in survival mode - Place the *Calibrated Skulk Sensor* in an anvil - Rename the *Calibrated Skulk Sensor* to `wiretap` (not case-sensitive) - Take out the microphone block - When taking out the microphone, you will get a speaker added to your inventory as well - Place the microphone block where you want to listen in on people - Place the speaker block where you want to hear people - The microphone and speaker blocks will have a unique ID shown in their tooltip - Microphones and speakers with the same ID will be connected to each other - Don't place multiple microphones or speakers with the same ID, as this will cause issues ## Commands - `/wiretap items ` - Gives you a microphone and speaker (Requires OP permissions by default) - If a radius isn't provided, the server speaker range is used by default. ## Contact For support with this mod, please contact @CG360 via: - **Discord:** https://discord.gg/94c45XagEH - **Github:** (https://github.com/squeeglii) ## Configuration | Property | Description | Default | |----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------| | `microphone_pickup_range` | The range in which microphones can pick up sounds | `32.0` | | `speaker_audio_range` | The audible range of speakers | `32.0` | | `command_permission_level` | The permission level required to use the commands | `2` | | `packet_buffer_size` | The amount of packets to buffer before playing | `6` | | `anvil_crafting` | Whether the items can be crafted in the anvil | `true` | | `speaker_sound_effect` | The sound effect to apply to the speaker - Valid values are: `none`, `old_speaker`, `low_quality` | `old_speaker` | | `microphone_skin_url` | The skin url for the microphone block | | | `speaker_skin_url` | The skin url for the speaker block | | ## Credits - (https://minecraft-heads.com/custom-heads/decoration/6360-studio-microphone) - (https://minecraft-heads.com/custom-heads/decoration/215-radio)

A server-side Simple Voice Chat addon mod for Fabric, that adds a microphone and a speaker block.

## Disclaimer

When installing this on your server, you are responsible for making sure that players are aware of the functionality of the mod. This mod is not intended to be used for spying on people, this is only for role-playing purposes!

  • Install this mod alongside (https://modrinth.com/plugin/simple-voice-chat) on your server
  • Make sure you set up the voice chat mod correctly (see (https://modrepo.de/minecraft/voicechat/wiki/server_setup))
  • Craft a Calibrated Skulk Sensor
  • Make sure you have at least one level if you are in survival mode
  • Place the Calibrated Skulk Sensor in an anvil
  • Rename the Calibrated Skulk Sensor to `wiretap` (not case-sensitive)
  • Take out the microphone block
  • When taking out the microphone, you will get a speaker added to your inventory as well
  • Place the microphone block where you want to listen in on people
  • Place the speaker block where you want to hear people
  • The microphone and speaker blocks will have a unique ID shown in their tooltip - Microphones and speakers with the same ID will be connected to each other
  • Don't place multiple microphones or speakers with the same ID, as this will cause issues

## Commands

  • `/wiretap items ` - Gives you a microphone and speaker (Requires OP permissions by default)
  • - If a radius isn't provided, the server speaker range is used by default.

For support with this mod, please contact @CG360 via:

  • Discord: https://discord.gg/94c45XagEH
  • Github: (https://github.com/squeeglii)

## Configuration

| Property | Description | Default | |----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------| | `microphone_pickup_range` | The range in which microphones can pick up sounds | `32. 0` | | `speaker_audio_range` | The audible range of speakers | `32. 0` | | `command_permission_level` | The permission level required to use the commands | `2` | | `packet_buffer_size` | The amount of packets to buffer before playing | `6` | | `anvil_crafting` | Whether the items can be crafted in the anvil | `true` | | `speaker_sound_effect` | The sound effect to apply to the speaker - Valid values are: `none`, `old_speaker`, `low_quality` | `old_speaker` | | `microphone_skin_url` | The skin url for the microphone block | | | `speaker_skin_url` | The skin url for the speaker block | |

  • (https://minecraft-heads.com/custom-heads/decoration/6360-studio-microphone)
  • (https://minecraft-heads.com/custom-heads/decoration/215-radio)
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

📊 Mod Details

Game
Minecraft Mods
Author
henkelmax
Version
1.3.1+26.1.fabric
Downloads
172,190
Endorsements
144
Category
adventure
Created
7/22/2023
Updated
4/12/2026
Game Versions
26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2
Tags
adventure, game-mechanics, social

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minecraft Mods versions does Wiretap support?

The author lists 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.

What is the latest version of Wiretap?

Version 1.3.1+26.1.fabric, published 2026-04-12 with 172,190 downloads recorded at the source.

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