MC Matrix Bridge
by ControlNet
MC Matrix Bridge relays chat between a Minecraft server and a single Matrix room, so players and room members can read each other's messages.
What it does
The mod forwards player chat from the server into one configured Matrix room, and forwards m.text messages from that room back into the server chat. The bridge covers one room only, and the room must be unencrypted. A bot account is invited to the room and joins it at startup, accepting the invite automatically once the server starts.
Server-side only means the mod runs on the server alone: vanilla clients join without installing anything extra. Notices are localized on the server according to each player's reported client language, with support for en, zh and cn. A sync state kept in the world save prevents message replay spam after a restart.
Event taps let server operators subscribe to Forge or NeoForge events at runtime and forward them into the Matrix room, which is useful for debugging and monitoring. Forge builds cover 1.18 – 26.2 and NeoForge builds cover 1.21.x and 26.x, with Java 17 for Forge 1.18 – 1.20, Java 21 for 1.21.x and Java 25 for 26.1. The code is open source under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 only.
Key features
Two-way chat relay
Chat from the server reaches the Matrix room, and m.text messages from the room appear in server chat.
Localized notices
Notices follow each player's reported client language, with en, zh and cn supported.
Replay protection
Sync state in the world save stops old messages from being sent again after a server restart.
Runtime event taps
Operators subscribe to Forge or NeoForge events while the server runs and forward them to the room.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 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
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Server owners who run a Matrix room for their community and want chat from the game to appear there, and operators who want game events in a room they can watch.
How it compares
MC Matrix Bridge is server-side only and open source under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 only, with Forge and NeoForge builds. Matrix mod is a Forge mod for 1.16.5 that needs both client and server and is not open source. Reglia runs on client and server for Forge and NeoForge across 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 and is also not open source. vanutp's Telegram Bridge is server-side only, open source under the MIT License, and covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.16.5 – 26.3, bridging Telegram rather than Matrix.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC Matrix Bridge | Forge and NeoForge | 1.18 – 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-09-21 |
| Matrix mod | Forge | 1.16.5 | Client and server | 2025-07-22 |
| Reglia | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-12-29 |
| vanutp's Telegram Bridge | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.16.5 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-09-24 |
Questions
Does MC Matrix Bridge need to be installed on player clients?
Can the bridge work with an encrypted Matrix room?
Which loaders and Java versions does MC Matrix Bridge need?
In the catalog
MC Matrix Bridge is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,817 Social mods for Forge. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
Bridges chat between a Minecraft server and one Matrix room (unencrypted only). dist/ includes Forge jars for 1.18.x–1.21.x and 26.x, plus NeoForge jars for 1.21.x and 26.x.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/mc-matrix-bridge
- Owner
- ControlNet
- Published
- 2026-01-09
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-21
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15