hChat

⭐ — (4 endorsements) 📥 26 downloads 📌 v1.3.0 📅 8/7/2026
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By hauchdev · bukkit

⬇ Download Mod Source: Modrinth ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/9/2026 📅 Created: 8/7/2026

🔍 Analysis

  • 🏆 #165 of 599 bukkit mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

✅ [✨ Features](#✨-features)
✅ [⚡ Quick Start](#⚡-quick-start)
✅ [🎮 Commands](#🎮-commands)
✅ [🔒 Permissions](#🔒-permissions)
✅ [⚙️ Configuration](#⚙️-configuration)
✅ [📡 Chat Channels](#📡-chat-channels)

<p align="center"> <img src="https://capsule-render.vercel.app/api?type=waving&color=gradient&customColorList=0,2,4,6&height=200&section=header&text=hChat&fontSize=70&fontAlignY=35&desc=Minecraft%20Chat%20Redefined&descAlignY=55" width="100%"/> </p> <p align="center"> <b>hChat</b> — A modern and complete chat system for Paper 1.18+ servers. <br> Chat channels, direct messages, mentions, moderation (slowmode, chatlock, filters), AFK, staff chat, mail, replay, and more. </p> <p align="center"> <a href="https://github.com/hauchdev/hChat/releases"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/hauchdev/hChat?style=for-the-badge&logo=github&label=Version&color=6C5CE7" alt="Version"> </a> <a href="https://github.com/hauchdev/hChat/stargazers"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/github/stars/hauchdev/hChat?style=for-the-badge&logo=github&label=Stars&color=FFD43B" alt="Stars"> </a> <a href="https://github.com/hauchdev/hChat/blob/main/LICENSE"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/github/license/hauchdev/hChat?style=for-the-badge&label=License&color=00CEC9" alt="License"> </a> <a href="https://github.com/hauchdev/hChat/actions"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/github/actions/workflow/status/hauchdev/hChat/build.yml?style=for-the-badge&logo=githubactions&label=Build&color=00D2D3" alt="Build"> </a> <a href="https://papermc.io"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Paper-1.20+-F26C63?style=for-the-badge&logo=databricks&label=API" alt="Paper"> </a> <a href="https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/placeholderapi.6245/"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/PlaceholderAPI-2.11+-00ADD8?style=for-the-badge&logo=curseforge&label=Required" alt="PlaceholderAPI"> </a> </p> <p align="center"> <a href="#✨-features">Features</a> • <a href="#⚡-quick-start">Quick Start</a> • <a href="#🎮-commands">Commands</a> • <a href="#🔒-permissions">Permissions</a> • <a href="#⚙️-configuration">Configuration</a> • <a href="#🌐-localization">Localization</a> • <a href="#🔌-placeholders">Placeholders</a> • <a href="#🧩-dependencies">Dependencies</a> • <a href="#🛠️-building-from-source">Building</a> • <a href="#🤝-contributing">Contributing</a> </p> <p align="center"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Made%20with-Java-ED8B00?style=flat-square&logo=openjdk&logoColor=white"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Powered%20by-Adventure-6C5CE7?style=flat-square&logo=databricks&logoColor=white"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Maintained%3F-Yes-00C853?style=flat-square&logo=github&logoColor=white"> </p> --- <details> <summary><b>📋 Table of Contents</b></summary> <br> - (#✨-features) - (#⚡-quick-start) - (#🎮-commands) - (#🔒-permissions) - (#⚙️-configuration) - (#📡-chat-channels) - (#🌐-localization) - (#🔌-placeholders) - (#🛡️-filters) - (#📦-broadcasts) - (#📨-mail-offline-messages) - (#😴-afk) - (#🔌-developer-api) - (#🌐-proxy-note-velocity--bungeecord) - (#🧩-dependencies) - (#🛠️-building-from-source) - (#🤝-contributing) - (#📄-license) </details> --- ## ✨ Features <table> <tr> <td align="center" width="33%"> <b>💬 Direct Messages</b><br> <sub>Customizable format with hover tooltips and click-to-reply</sub> </td> <td align="center" width="33%"> <b>🔔 @Mentions</b><br> <sub>Configurable sound, highlight color, and personal notification</sub> </td> <td align="center" width="33%"> <b>👁️ Spy Mode</b><br> <sub>Monitor private messages with a dedicated permission</sub> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" width="33%"> <b>🚫 Ignore System</b><br> <sub>Persistent per-player block list that survives reloads</sub> </td> <td align="center" width="33%"> <b>🌍 Multi-language</b><br> <sub>YAML localization, including per-player language selection</sub> </td> <td align="center" width="33%"> <b>🔗 PlaceholderAPI</b><br> <sub><code>%hchat_spy_enabled%</code>, <code>%hchat_ignored%</code>, DND, last seen…</sub> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" width="33%"> <b>🎨 Hex Colors</b><br> <sub><code>&amp;#RRGGBB</code> hex + classic <code>&amp;</code> legacy codes</sub> </td> <td align="center" width="33%"> <b>🖱️ Hover & Click</b><br> <sub>Tooltips and clickable actions on every chat line</sub> </td> <td align="center" width="33%"> <b>📦 Broadcasts</b><br> <sub>Manual <code>/bc</code> plus auto-broadcast scheduler</sub> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" width="33%"> <b>🛡️ Moderation</b><br> <sub>Slowmode, chat lock and staff chat (<code>/sc</code>)</sub>

hChat — A modern and complete chat system for Paper 1. 18+ servers.

Chat channels, direct messages, mentions, moderation (slowmode, chatlock, filters), AFK, staff chat, mail, replay, and more.

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Features • Quick Start • Commands • Permissions • Configuration • Localization • Placeholders • Dependencies • Building • Contributing

📋 Table of Contents

  • [✨ Features](#✨-features)
  • [⚡ Quick Start](#⚡-quick-start)
  • [🎮 Commands](#🎮-commands)
  • [🔒 Permissions](#🔒-permissions)
  • [⚙️ Configuration](#⚙️-configuration)
  • [📡 Chat Channels](#📡-chat-channels)
  • [🌐 Localization](#🌐-localization)
  • [🔌 Placeholders](#🔌-placeholders)
  • [🛡️ Filters](#🛡️-filters)
  • [📦 Broadcasts](#📦-broadcasts)
  • [📨 Mail (Offline Messages)](#📨-mail-offline-messages)
  • [😴 AFK](#😴-afk)
  • [🔌 Developer API](#🔌-developer-api)
  • [🌐 Proxy note](#🌐-proxy-note-velocity--bungeecord)
  • [🧩 Dependencies](#🧩-dependencies)
  • [🛠️ Building from Source](#🛠️-building-from-source)
  • [🤝 Contributing](#🤝-contributing)
  • [📄 License](#📄-license)

## ✨ Features

💬 Direct Messages

Customizable format with hover tooltips and click-to-reply

🔔 @Mentions

Configurable sound, highlight color, and personal notification

👁️ Spy Mode

Monitor private messages with a dedicated permission

🚫 Ignore System

Persistent per-player block list that survives reloads

🌍 Multi-language

YAML localization, including per-player language selection

🔗 PlaceholderAPI

%hchat_spy_enabled%, %hchat_ignored%, DND, last seen…

🎨 Hex Colors

&#RRGGBB hex + classic & legacy codes

🖱️ Hover & Click

Tooltips and clickable actions on every chat line

📦 Broadcasts

Manual /bc plus auto-broadcast scheduler

🛡️ Moderation

Slowmode, chat lock and staff chat (/sc)

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

📊 Mod Details

Game
Minecraft Plugins
Author
hauchdev
Version
1.3.0
Downloads
26
Endorsements
4
Category
bukkit
Created
8/7/2026
Updated
8/9/2026
Game Versions
1.18, 1.18.1, 1.18.2, 1.19, 1.19.1
Tags
decoration, management, utility

🔧 How to Install Minecraft Plugins Mods

Download from Modrinth. Use Prism Launcher or drop into your mods folder.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minecraft Plugins versions does hChat support?

The author lists 1.18, 1.18.1, 1.18.2, 1.19, 1.19.1, 1.19.2. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.

What is the latest version of hChat?

Version 1.3.0, published 2026-08-09 with 26 downloads recorded at the source.

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