Maus's Chatty
by Only_Mauss
Maus's Chatty is a Forge server mod for 1.20.1 that limits chat to players nearby, adds a global channel and supports roleplay commands and custom nicknames.
What it does
Local chat reaches only players within a configurable radius, with 10 blocks as the default. Players can switch to a global channel, toggle between the two with a key, and use whisper, shout and dice-roll commands. Custom nicknames let a player appear under a chosen name, and a command returns the real name or clears the nickname.
The mod is a server mod: only the server needs it, and players join without installing anything. It is published for Forge on 1.20.1 only, with the latest file 2.0.0 dated 2026-04-29. Its author describes it as one lightweight mod that also covers authentication, homes, warps, professions, economy and punishment tools, and it holds player movement frozen until login. The mod is released under the MIT License and is not open source.
Key features
Proximity chat
Messages go only to players within the chosen distance, so nearby conversations stay local.
Global chat toggle
A global channel can be switched on and off, so players can still reach the whole server when needed.
Whispers, shouts and dice
Roleplay commands cover whispering, shouting and rolling dice, each with its own range.
Custom nicknames
Players can set a nickname, reveal their real name, or clear the nickname to return to their own.
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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.
Use cases
Roleplay servers
Servers that run immersive roleplay can keep chat local and give characters their own names.
Frozen login
Players stay frozen until they log in, which keeps an unauthenticated player from moving around the world.
Who it’s for: Server owners running roleplay communities on Forge 1.20.1 who want local chat, nicknames and roleplay commands on one server mod.
How it compares
Chat & Mail is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.20.6, with client and server environment and all rights reserved. NickChangerS is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 that runs client-side only and is released under the MIT License, so it does not change the server. RolePlayMod Commands is server-side only on Forge 1.20.1 and covers roleplay commands, with all rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maus's Chatty | Forge | 1.20.1 | Server-side only | 2026-04-29 |
| Chat & Mail | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2026-01-10 |
| NickChangerS | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2026-03-11 |
| RolePlayMod Commands | Forge | 1.20.1 | Server-side only | 2026-05-17 |
Questions
Does Maus's Chatty need to be installed on the client?
Which Minecraft version and loader does Maus's Chatty support?
Can the local chat radius be changed?
In the catalog
Maus's Chatty is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,817 Social mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
MaussChatty brings together authentication, chat enhancements, homes, warps, professions, economy, punishment tools, and much more – all in one lightweight mod. MaussChatty – Make your server smarter, fairer, and more fun!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/mauss-chatty
- Owner
- Only_Mauss
- Published
- 2026-01-04
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-29
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15