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Chat Tabs

by paraf0x

Chat Tabs puts a row of tabs above the chat window so that Global, Local and Private messages can each be read on their own.

FabricClient-side onlyMIT LicenseOpen source1.21.4 – 26.3

What it does

The mod places a tab bar over the chat window, with one tab for each channel. Clicking a tab filters the chat to that channel, and messages are sorted into their tabs by command prefix, so global, local and private messages land in the right place without manual setup.

The mod works with the g, global, l, local, tell and private prefixes. Because it only runs on the client, a server owner does not need to install anything, and players can join a server that does not have the mod. Fabric API is required as a dependency, and the code is open source under the MIT License.

Files are published for Fabric only. The current builds cover 1.21.4 – 26.3 across five release versions, with v1.6.3 for 26.3 as the latest file, released on 2026-10-14.

Key features

  1. Tabbed chat interface

    A thin tab bar sits above the chat window, and each tab switches to a different channel.

  2. Automatic message sorting

    Messages are placed in channels according to their command prefix, with no manual filtering needed.

  3. Channel filtering

    Clicking a channel tab shows only the messages from that channel, while the others stay out of view.

  4. Minimal, non-intrusive layout

    The tab bar is kept small so it does not cover much of the chat area or the game screen.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.3v1.6.3
26.2v1.5.0
26.1.2v1.3.0
1.21.11v1.2.1
1.21.41.0.0
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

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

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 1

Fabric APILightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.
Required

Use cases

Following several chat channels

Players who talk in global and local channels at the same time can keep each conversation in its own tab.

Separating private messages

Private messages stay in their own tab, so they do not get lost among public chat during play.

Who it’s for: Players who use several chat channels on Minecraft servers and want each channel separated into its own tab. Only the client needs the mod, so it suits players joining servers they do not administer.

Questions

Does Chat Tabs need Fabric API?

Yes. Fabric API is listed as a required dependency and must be installed next to Chat Tabs on Fabric.

Does a server need Chat Tabs installed?

No. Servers do not need it; each player installs it for their own game.

Which chat prefixes does Chat Tabs recognize?

The mod sorts messages using the g, global, l, local, tell and private command prefixes into their matching tabs.

In the catalog

Chat Tabs 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.

Social mods5,392Fabric modsMods for 26.38,071

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What the author says

A lightweight client-side Fabric mod that adds a tabbed chat interface to Minecraft. Automatically sorts messages into channels like Global, Local, and Private messages. Found a bug or have a suggestion? Open an issue on GitHub!
paraf0x, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
paraf0x
Published
2026-03-11
Updated on Modrinth
2026-10-14
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

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