Alfred
by jordanmckoy
Alfred links Minecraft servers together over a WebSocket connection, so chat sent on one server can be relayed to players on another.
What it does
Alfred connects servers through a WebSocket server that the operator configures with an address, a port number and a connection mode. Messages sent in chat are passed along in real time, so players on different servers can hold one conversation. Each server can be given a name, which appears with relayed messages to show where they came from.
Only the server needs the mod, so players join without installing anything. It is a Fabric mod for 1.20.1 – 1.20.4 and is released under the MIT License. The source code is public, and the mod is open source. Builds cover two game versions, 1.20.1 and 1.20.4, and the latest Fabric file is 0.2.3-alpha for 1.20.4, published on 2023-12-08 on the alpha channel.
Key features
Real-time chat relay
Messages sent on one server are sent to the others straight away, so conversations stay current across the network.
WebSocket connection
Servers connect through a configurable WebSocket address and port, with a connection mode set in the config file.
Named servers
Each server can take a custom name that is shown with relayed messages, making it clear which server a message came from.
Low resource use
The mod is light on the server, so the added chat relay has little effect on performance.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Linked server networks
Operators running several servers can let their communities talk across all of them from one shared chat.
Friends on separate servers
Players who split time between servers can keep in touch with the same group without switching servers.
Who it’s for: Server owners who run more than one Fabric server and want their players to chat across them. Players only need to join the servers as usual.
How it compares
Discord Chat Link is client-side only and open source under the MIT License, with files for 1.21.11 – 26.3, so it works on the player side rather than between servers. Lan World Discord Integration is open source under the MIT License and covers 1.20.1 – 1.20.6, and works on either side, and neither needs it. DisKordel is server-side only and open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, with files for 1.20.1 – 1.21.10.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.20.4 | Server-side only | 2023-12-08 |
| Discord Chat Link | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-17 |
| Lan World Discord Integration | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client or server, optional | 2025-07-25 |
| DisKordel | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.10 | Server-side only | 2025-10-21 |
Questions
Does Alfred need to be installed on every server?
Which game versions does Alfred support?
How do servers find each other?
In the catalog
Alfred is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 13,907 mods support Minecraft 1.20.4.
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What the author says
Alfred is a groundbreaking addition to the Minecraft gaming experience, designed to enhance player connectivity and communication across multiple Minecraft servers seamlessly. This mod introduces a robust system that facilitates the exchange of player chats among various Minecraft servers while also integrating…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/alfred
- Owner
- jordanmckoy
- Published
- 2023-12-01
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2023-12-08
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15