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ItemToChat

by Skyxei

ItemToChat lets a player post the item they are holding into chat with a typed command, and the item can be inspected by hovering over it.

ForgeServer required, client optionalAll rights reserved1.16.5

What it does

A player types a command to share the held item in chat, and other players see it as a chat tag they can hover over to read the item's full details. The mod is a simple, lightweight addition that works with Forge 1.16.5 and is built for server use. Only the server needs it installed, so players join without any client-side setup.

Key features

  1. Held item in chat

    A typed command posts the item in the player's main hand as a chat tag for everyone on the server.

  2. Hover for details

    Hovering over the shared item in chat shows its full tooltip, including enchantments and custom names.

  3. Command-based sharing

    Sharing relies on a typed command rather than a button, so the item can be posted without any extra interface.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.16.51.0
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

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

How it compares

Full comparison

Kriloud copy is a Forge mod for 1.16.4 – 1.17.1 that runs only on the client and is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial No Derivatives 4.0, so it is not open source. Show Everything (Forge port) covers a wider range, 1.7.10 – 1.21.1, and is open source under the MIT License, but it runs on the server with the client optional.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
ItemToChatForge1.16.5Server required, client optional2026-04-27
Kriloud copyForge1.16.4 – 1.17.1Client-side only2024-03-03
Show Everything (Forge port)Forge and NeoForge1.7.10 – 1.21.1Server required, client optional2026-07-27

Questions

Does ItemToChat need to be installed on the client?

No. The server must run it, while players may leave it out.

In the catalog

ItemToChat is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,817 Social mods for Forge. 5,992 mods support Minecraft 1.16.5.

Social mods5,392Forge modsMods for 1.16.55,992

Similar mods

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What the author says

Adds a simple [i] chat tag that lets players show their held item in chat. Hover to see full details. Lightweight, server friendly, and works with Forge 1.16.5. No commands needed, just type and show your item. Any bugs/crashes message me on discord @skyxei.
Skyxei, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
Skyxei
Published
2026-04-27
Updated on Modrinth
2026-04-27
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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