Command Escape
by HiSierra
Command Escape lets a player send a chat message that starts with a slash as plain text instead of running it as a command, by placing a backslash in front of it.
What it does
Typing a backslash before a message makes the game treat the slash command that follows as ordinary chat, so it appears in the chat log without being executed. Typing a command without the backslash runs it as usual. The result is a way to say something like /help to other players while the command itself stays unused.
The mod is a simple Fabric addition for players who want to write slash-prefixed words in chat. It works with other chat and command mods, and it only affects the message the player types, not any server-side behavior. It is a client-side only mod, so only the client needs it and the server runs without it. Command Escape is published for Fabric across 27 release versions, 1.19.1 – 26.2, and is released under the MIT License, so the code is open source.
Key features
Backslash escape
A backslash typed at the start of a message sends the rest of the line as regular chat text.
Plain command text
A message such as /help or /gamemode creative is posted as text rather than executed as a command.
Normal commands still work
Commands typed without a leading backslash are sent and run as they would be without the mod.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x4 of 4 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Discussing commands in chat
A player can mention a command like /tp in a message to other players without triggering it.
Chat with other utilities
The mod can be combined with other chat tools, since it only changes how the typed line is sent.
Who it’s for: Players who often want to write slash-prefixed words in chat, such as help requests or command examples, on a server or in single-player.
How it compares
Say is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later and is client-side only, with builds for 1.20.4 – 1.21.11 on Fabric. Instant Message is client-side only and not open source, with Fabric files for 1.20 – 26.1.2 under All rights reserved. ShortModes is a server-side only mod for Fabric and Forge, not open source, covering 1.20.1 – 1.21.11.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Command Escape | Fabric | 1.19.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-25 |
| Say | Fabric | 1.20.4 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-01-12 |
| Instant Message | Fabric | 1.20 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-05-21 |
| ShortModes | Fabric and Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-07-26 |
Questions
Does Command Escape need to be installed on the server?
Which loader does Command Escape use?
Can a command still be run after using the mod?
In the catalog
Command Escape is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
A simple Fabric mod that allows you to escape commands in chat using a backslash. It can also be used with other things. Simply prefix any command with a backslash to send it as regular text: - \/help → sends "/help" in chat instead of running the command - \/tp @p 0 100 0 → sends "/tp @p 0 100 0" as a message …
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/commandescape
- Owner
- HiSierra
- Published
- 2025-08-30
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-25
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15