converse
by ax
Converse changes how chat messages look on the client, adding rounded corners, animated input and messages, images and GIFs rendered inline, and a tooltip-only mode.
What it does
Converse focuses on the chat experience. Its options control the chat width, rounded corners, a smart chat background, and animations for the input field and for messages as they appear. Images and GIFs posted in chat can be rendered inline, and a tooltip-only mode keeps media out of the message list until a player hovers over it. Tags that mark a message as unsigned or unverified can be hidden, so the chat reads more cleanly.
Converse is a client-side only mod, so only the client needs it and servers run without it. It requires Fabric API and YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL), and it is open source under the MIT License. Builds exist for Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt, with game versions 1.14.4 – 26.3 and snapshot builds published. The latest file is 0.2.1 for 26.3, dated 2026-10-04.
Key features
Rounded chat corners
The chat window can be drawn with rounded corners and an adjustable width.
Smart chat background
The background behind chat messages adapts to the surrounding content to keep text readable.
Input and message animations
Animations play when the input field opens and when new messages are rendered in the chat.
Inline images and GIFs
Images and GIFs in chat can be rendered inline, or shown only as a tooltip when tooltip-only mode is enabled.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x9 of 9 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.15.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.14.x1 of 1 version with builds
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 2
How it compares
Chat Animation [Smooth Chat] is also client-side only and open source under the MIT License, but it covers 1.20 – 26.3 on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, focused on smoothing chat animations. Chat Heads is client-side only and open source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, with files for 1.16 – 26.3 on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, and it shows player heads beside messages. Converse runs on Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt only, and its range starts at 1.14.4.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| converse | Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.14.4 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-04 |
| Chat Animation [Smooth Chat] | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-05 |
| Chat Heads | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.16 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-04 |
Questions
Does Converse need Fabric API?
Which loaders does Converse support?
Does Converse have to be installed on the server?
In the catalog
converse 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
A feature-rich, client-side Minecraft mod focused on improving the chat experience Contributions are welcome. If you want to add a feature or fix a bug, either open an issue first to discuss it before writing code or contact me directly.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/converse
- Owner
- ax
- Published
- 2023-12-26
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-04
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15