Chat Tabs
A lightweight client-side Fabric mod that adds a tabbed chat interface to Minecraft. Automatically sorts messages into channels like Global, Local, and Private messages.
Features
- Tabbed Chat Interface - Switch between chat channels with clickable tabs
- Automatic Sorting - Messages are automatically categorized based on command prefixes
- Channel Support - Works with /g (global), /l (local), and /tell (private)
- Clean UI - Minimal, non-intrusive tab bar above the chat
- Lightweight - Client-side only, no server installation needed
Supported Channels
| Tab | Commands | Description |
|---|---|---|
| All | - | Shows all messages |
| Global | /g | Server-wide chat |
| Local | /l | Nearby players |
| Private | /tell, /msg | Direct messages |
How to Use
- Install the mod and join a server
- Chat tabs appear above the chat window
- Click a tab to filter messages by channel
- Type commands as usual - messages auto-sort
Requirements
- Minecraft 1.21+
- Fabric Loader 0.16.0+
- Fabric API
- Java 21+
Compatibility
- Works with servers using standard chat channel plugins
- Compatible with other client-side mods
- Server-side installation not required
Found a bug or have a suggestion? Open an issue on GitHub!
External resources
Project members

paraf0x
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Technical information
License
MIT
Client side
required
Server side
unsupported
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