Enhanced Chat
by Kd_Gaming1
Players on Hypixel SkyBlock and other servers who read a busy chat log can use Enhanced Chat, a client-side upgrade that changes how messages are formatted, searched and filtered.
What it does
Enhanced Chat runs on the client alone, so players install it and servers need nothing. It targets Fabric and covers 26.1 – 26.2, with builds for 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 and 26.2. The latest Fabric file, v0.4.0-mc26.2, is marked as beta and was published on 2026-09-13.
Fabric API is required and must sit in the mods folder next to the mod. Mod Menu is optional and gives access to the settings screen. MidnightLib is bundled inside the jar, so the options can be edited in-game and save live without a separate install. The mod is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and its source code and issue tracker are public.
The chat changes draw on ideas from other chat-focused mods, including hypixel-chat-tabs, compact-chat and ChatAnimation. Parts of the chat panel motion are taken from ChatAnimation's mixins. The mod was first published on 2026-06-09 and last updated on 2026-09-13.
Key features
Message formatting
Chat lines are laid out with improved formatting to make long conversations easier to scan.
Chat search
A search function lets players look up earlier messages in the chat history without scrolling.
Message filtering
Filters hide or show chat lines by their content, helping players focus on the messages they need.
Animated chat and input bar
The chat panel slides up and the input bar animates when opened, adapted from the ChatAnimation mod.
In-game configuration
Options are opened through Mod Menu and saved live, so changes apply without restarting the game.
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 1
Embedded 1
Use cases
Hypixel SkyBlock play
Players on Hypixel SkyBlock use the formatting and filters to keep trade, guild and party messages apart from general chatter.
General multiplayer chat
On other servers, the search and filters help players find an earlier message in a busy channel.
Who it’s for: Players who use Enhanced Chat on Fabric for 26.1 – 26.2 and want chat formatting, search and filtering. Server owners do not need to install it.
How it compares
Nopo Mod is also client-side only and open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later, with builds for 1.21.11 – 26.2. Stream chat is client-side only, not open source, under All rights reserved, and covers 26.2 – 26.3.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced Chat | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.2 | Not published | 2026-09-13 |
| Nopo Mod | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-09-19 |
| Stream chat | Fabric | 26.2 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-28 |
Questions
Does Enhanced Chat need Fabric API?
Do servers need Enhanced Chat installed?
Where are the options changed?
In the catalog
Enhanced Chat 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 quality-of-life chat upgrade for Hypixel SkyBlock and general use. Adds better formatting, search, filtering, and other small improvements. Open the config via Mod Menu → Enhanced Chat → Config. Enhanced Chat uses MidnightLib, so all options are editable in-game with live saving.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/enhanced-chat
- Owner
- Kd_Gaming1
- Published
- 2026-06-09
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-13
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15