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Chat Translation

by Gaozx12

Chat Translation, a Fabric client mod, translates incoming player messages in real time so players in different countries can follow multiplayer chat.

FabricClient-side onlyMIT LicenseOpen source1.21.1 – 26.3

What it does

The mod runs on the client alone, so players install it and servers do not need it. It translates player messages as they arrive, into a target language the player picks, and supports several languages with automatic source-language detection turned on by default. Multiplayer servers where players write in different languages are the main setting it is built for.

Translation is handled by a selectable service, several of them available, including Google-based options and DeepL. Google Translate works without an API key, while some other services need one, and the configuration screen lets players enter keys and choose a service. A built-in connection test checks the selected service. The mod requires Cloth Config API, and Mod Menu is optional but gives access to the configuration screen. It is published for Fabric across seven game versions, 1.21.1 – 26.3, and is open source under the MIT License.

Key features

  1. Real-time message translation

    Chat messages from other players are translated as they appear, without a command or manual step.

  2. Selectable providers

    Several translation services can be chosen, and a fallback is available if one fails.

  3. Target language setting

    The language messages are translated into can be set, with source-language detection on by default.

  4. Connection test

    A built-in test checks whether the selected service responds, which helps when troubleshooting errors.

  5. Insecure SSL mode

    An option for environments with broken certificate chains lets translation requests go through when SSL errors block them.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.31.0.4
26.21.0.4
26.1.21.0.4
1.21.111.0.4
1.21.81.0.3-fix1
1.21.41.0.3-fix1
1.21.11.0.3-fix1
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 1

Cloth Config APIConfiguration Library for Minecraft Mods
Required

Optional 1

Mod MenuAdds a mod menu to view the list of mods you have installed.
Optional

Questions

Does Chat Translation need Cloth Config API?

Yes. Cloth Config API is a required dependency and must be installed next to Chat Translation on Fabric.

Does the server need Chat Translation installed?

No. The mod works on the client alone, so only the player's client runs it and servers do not need it.

Why do translation requests fail with a 403 error?

The service may be refusing the request. Switching to another service and enabling the SSL option meant for broken certificate chains can help.

Does Chat Translation work without an API key?

Yes. It works without API keys by default, and Google Translate is the recommended starting service.

In the catalog

Chat Translation is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.

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What the author says

进入游戏后： - Fabric：在 Mod Menu 里点击 Chat Translation 的配置按钮 - NeoForge：在模组列表里点击 Chat Translation 的配置入口 可配置项： - 翻译服务 Provider：Google Translate / Google Proxy / 彩云小译 / DeepL / 有道 / 讯飞听见 - 目标语言 Target Language：例如 zh-CN、en - 源语言自动检测：默认开启 - SSL 不安全模式：如遇证书链问题可打开 - 测试连接：在配置界面直接测试当前 provider 是否可访问
Gaozx12, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
Gaozx12
Published
2026-06-12
Updated on Modrinth
2026-10-03
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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