ByteChat

# ByteChat <p align="center"> <a href="https://www.java.com/"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Java-21+-blue" alt="Java"/> </a> <a href="https://papermc.io/"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/PaperMC-1.20.2%2B-green" alt="PaperMC"/> </a> <a href="license"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg" alt="License"/> </a> <a href="https://discord.com/invite/3K9yrZQRmS"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/discord/1350369915521204276?label=Discord&color=7289DA&logo=discord&logoColor=white" alt="Discord"/> </a> </p> **ByteChat** is a modern and modular **chat formatting plugin** for **PaperMC**. It allows server owners to create elegant, dynamic, and interactive chat layouts using YAML configuration files. --- ## Overview ByteChat replaces the default chat display with a flexible, component-based layout system that lets you fully control how messages look and behave. Each chat message is built from elements such as player names, prefixes, separators, and message bodies. Every element can include gradients, hover tooltips, and click actions — all defined directly through configuration. --- <p align="center"> <a href="https://discord.com/invite/3K9yrZQRmS"> <img src="https://imgur.com/DvyC4jL.png" width="600" alt="ByteChat preview"> </a> <br/> <i>If you need help, join the Discord server.</i> </p> --- ## Features - Supports **MiniMessage** (`<gradient:#fff:#000>`) and **LegacyAmpersand** (`&a`) serializers. - Each chat format is fully customizable through YAML. - Hover and click events for every element. - PlaceholderAPI integration. - Multiple format support with priority and permissions. - Live reload command for configuration updates. - Compatible with **PaperMC 1.20.2+**. --- ## Showcase <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/VK8D9A4DMM8" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>