Chat Guides
Chat Guides lets a player type a short keyword in chat and have a guide pop up at once, so long server commands do not need to be memorized.
What it does
Typing a trigger word in chat brings up a guide on the screen right away. Triggers are case insensitive, so the keyword works whether it is typed in capitals or lower case. The purpose is to replace remembering complicated commands with a simple word that a player can recall.
Guides are built from custom combinations of text that the mod displays in game. They suit servers that want quick, in-game reference material for claims, chest shops and similar systems. Fabric API is required, and the mod is published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge.
Only the client needs the mod, so players install it while servers run without it. Files target 1.21.9 – 26.1.2, with the latest Fabric build, 2.2-1.21.11--TempFix, released for 26.1.2 on 2026-08-15. The code is All rights reserved and is not open source.
Key features
Keyword triggers
A short chat word opens a guide, so players do not need to remember full command syntax.
Case insensitive matching
Triggers match regardless of capitalization, so a typed keyword works without exact casing.
Custom guide combinations
Guides are assembled from custom text combinations, which lets server owners tailor the content they show.
Fast in-game access
Guides appear on screen at once when the trigger is typed, with no menu to navigate.
Lightweight design
The mod is small and simple to use, adding only the trigger and display behavior.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Server command reference
Server owners can map a keyword to the commands players most often need, such as claim or shop instructions.
Claims and chest shops
Guides covering land claims and chest shops give new players a quick reference while they learn those systems.
Who it’s for: Server owners who want quick in-game reference material, and players who would rather type a keyword than look up commands.
How it compares
Chat Macro is a Fabric-only client mod for 1.21 – 26.2 under the MIT License, and it is not open source. Chat-ulator is a client mod for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 1.19 – 26.3, also under the MIT License and not open source. Chat Guides covers 1.21.9 – 26.1.2 and is limited to those three loaders.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chat Guides | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.21.9 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-15 |
| Chat Macro | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-06 |
| Chat-ulator | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.19 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-24 |
Questions
Does Chat Guides need Fabric API?
Does the server need Chat Guides installed?
Which loaders are supported for 26.1.2?
In the catalog
Chat Guides is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
Chat Guides is built for BMC mods it adds quick, simple chat triggers that open helpful in-game guides. Now Also Works In /msg And /r (Depends On Length Of Users)
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/chat-guides
- Owner
- chancedchicken
- Published
- 2026-02-08
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-15
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15