ChatTranslator
by hushfox
ChatTranslator shows a translation of each chat message directly below the original line, instead of replacing it.
What it does
Players see the original text of a chat message and, underneath it, a translation produced by a provider they choose. Because the source message stays visible, multilingual conversations are easier to follow without losing what was actually written. Translation runs asynchronously, so the chat does not wait on the network, though very slow responses can still cause client lag. Supported providers are OpenAI-compatible APIs, DeepL and LibreTranslate, and API keys are entered on the client.
Only the provider set in the config receives chat text or translation requests, and that happens only once the player has granted permission for the server they are currently on. The permission system is set per server, so a player can decide where their messages leave the game. Installation needs Fabric API on the client; the mod is client-side only, so no server installation is required. It is open source under the Apache License 2.0 and published for Fabric on 26.1.2.
Key features
Translation below the original
Each translated message appears under the original line, so the source text is never replaced.
Multiple providers
The mod can send requests to OpenAI-compatible APIs, DeepL or LibreTranslate, depending on the configured provider.
Per-server permissions
Messages are only sent to the configured provider after the player grants permission for the current server.
Asynchronous requests
Translation requests run in the background, which keeps the chat responsive while results arrive.
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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
Optional 2
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric who take part in multilingual chat on servers, and players who want to read messages in a language they do not speak, with their own translation provider and API keys.
How it compares
Chat Translation is open source under the MIT License and covers Fabric builds for 1.21.1 – 26.3, so it reaches more versions than ChatTranslator. TranslateChat is also a Fabric, client-side mod for 26.1 – 26.1.2, but it is not open source and is released as All rights reserved. Copy Chat is client-side only and open source under the MIT License, with files for 26.2 – 26.3.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatTranslator | Fabric | 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-08 |
| Chat Translation | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-03 |
| TranslateChat | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-01 |
| Copy Chat | Fabric | 26.2 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-07 |
Questions
Does ChatTranslator need Fabric API?
Does a server need ChatTranslator installed?
Which translation providers can be used?
Are chat messages sent somewhere without permission?
In the catalog
ChatTranslator 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
Translate Minecraft chat directly below each message with support for OpenAI-compatible APIs, DeepL, and LibreTranslate. Unlike chat replacement mods, ChatTranslator preserves the original message and displays the translation underneath it, making multilingual conversations easier to follow.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/chattranslator-hushfox
- Owner
- hushfox
- Published
- 2026-07-15
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-08
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15