Unofficial NeoForge Port of Styled Chat

This version represents an unofficial NeoForge port of the original Styled Chat mod by Patbox. Please direct any issues or questions to the porter, not the original developer.

About the Mod

Styled Chat is a simple yet powerful solution for customizing chat appearance on Minecraft servers. The mod allows administrators to completely change the formatting of all messages, giving the game a unique style.

Key Features

Modern Text Formatting

Support for modern text formatting features in Minecraft that are often ignored by other chat mods and plugins. Includes all contemporary messaging styles.

Integration and Compatibility

• Full compatibility with Placeholder API
• Works with any mods using placeholders
• Support for LuckPerms and PlayerRoles permission systems for individual style customization

Management Commands

Main Commands:

• /styledchat — main command (permission: styledchat.main, default)
• /styledchat reload — reload configuration (requires styledchat.reload)
• /styledchat set <player> <type> <value> — change player's personal style (requires styledchat.set)
• /styledchat get <player> <type> — view player's style (requires styledchat.get)
• /styledchat clear <player> <type> — clear player's style (requires styledchat.clear)

Configuration

The main configuration file is located at ./config/styled-chat.json. The system uses simplified text format with support for Placeholder API placeholders.

{
  "CONFIG_VERSION_DONT_TOUCH_THIS": 3,
  "_comment": "Before making any changes, ensure you've read the configuration guide",
  "text_formatting": {
    // Enable parsing links in chat
    "parse_links": true,
    // Markdown support
    "markdown": true,
    // Legacy formatting codes support
    "legacy_formatting": false,
    // Formatting from other mods
    "formatting_from_other_mods": false
  },
  "chat_preview": {
    // Send full message in preview
    "send_full_message": false,
    // Require preview for formatting
    "require_for_formatting": false
  },
  "auto_completion": {
    // Tag autocompletion
    "tags": false,
    // Tag alias autocompletion
    "tag_aliases": false,
    // Emoticon autocompletion
    "emoticons": false
  }
}

Message Types and Variables

The mod supports customization for various message types:

• Standard chat messages
• Player join/leave notifications
• Death messages
• Advancement announcements
• Command outputs (/me, /say)
• Private messages
• And many more

Specialized local variables are available for each type, allowing extensive customization.

In-Chat Formatting

Players with appropriate permissions (styledchat.format.[tag_name]) can use modern formatting tags directly in their messages. Support for legacy formatting and Markdown can be enabled in the configuration.

Emoticons and Customization

The advanced emoticon system allows creation of custom shortcuts, including support for various color palettes, fonts, and special effects. For example, :heart: displays as ❤, while :pos: shows the player's current coordinates.

The mod provides unparalleled control over chat appearance, helping create visually appealing atmospheres on any Minecraft server.