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BetterLocalChat

Proximity-based chat for Minecraft servers. Chat locally by default, use ! to go global — no client mod required!

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13downloads
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Compatibility

Minecraft: Java Edition

26.2
1.21.11

Platforms

Supported environments

Dedicated servers only

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Licensed MIT
Published 3 days ago

💬 BetterLocalChat

Proximity-based chat for Minecraft servers — immersive, simple, and server-side only.

How it works

By default, chat messages are only visible to players within a 50 block radius.
Want to reach everyone on the server? Simply prefix your message with ! to send it globally.

Perfect for roleplay servers, survival SMP, or just keeping conversations between nearby players.

✨ Features

  • 📍 Local chat — only players within range can read your messages
  • 🌍 Global chat — prefix with ! to send to everyone
  • ⚙️ Fully configurable via localchat.json (Fabric) / config.yml (Paper)
  • 🖥️ Server-side only — players do not need to install anything
  • 🪶 Lightweight — clear focus on stability and performance
  • 💬 Only what you need — no exaggerated and unwanted features, just working local and global chat
  • 🔄 Reload command (Paper only) — /localchat reload lets OPs reload the config without restarting the server

⚙️ Configuration

The config file is located at config/localchat.json (fabric) / plugins/localchat/config.yml (paper) and is created automatically on first launch.

Option Description Default
localRadius Chat range in blocks 50
globalPrefix Prefix for global messages !
localFormat Format of local messages §a[Local] §f%n§7: §f%m
globalFormat Format of global messages §6[Global] §f%n§7: §f%m
noOneNearbyMessage Message when nobody is in range §7[Nobody nearby heard you]

Use %n for the player name and %m for the message in format strings.

Other game versions (such as 1.21.11) for fabric, discord and more coming soon!

Thanks Highkeyoli for the inspiration! <3