MineGlot
by NtGitG
MineGlot is a Forge utility for Minecraft 1.8.9 that translates chat, signs and outgoing messages through an AI provider.
What it does
Translation is handled by an AI provider chosen in the in-game settings, either OpenAI or Anthropic Claude. Players can translate their own messages before they are sent with the trs translate command, click incoming chat lines to translate them, and set selected players so their chat is translated automatically. Right-clicking a sign translates its text. Repeated translations are cached, which reduces the number of API calls made to the provider.
The API key is stored locally in the Minecraft configuration and is sent only to the chosen provider to validate the key and to submit translation requests. Text is sent over HTTPS. Each request is billed by the provider, so usage costs money depending on the provider account. A complete setup guide, the full command list and a commands page are published on the GitHub Wiki.
MineGlot is open source under the Apache License 2.0 and is published for Forge on 1.8.9 only, with 1.0.3 as the latest file from 2026-08-16. It is client-side only, so servers need nothing installed. Once per game session it checks for a newer stable release and, after asking for confirmation, can open the official GitHub release page.
Key features
Chat and message translation
Outgoing messages can be translated before sending, and incoming chat lines are translated when clicked or when their sender is on the auto-translate list.
Sign translation
Right-clicking a sign shows its text translated into the chosen language.
Translation cache
Repeated translations are stored so the same text does not trigger another request to the AI provider.
Release notifications
Once per game session, the mod checks for a newer stable release and offers to open its release page.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
xkball's Auto Translate targets Forge and NeoForge for 1.19.2 – 26.1.2 under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later, and is client-side only. LangSplit covers Fabric and Forge for 1.18.2 – 1.20.1 under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, also client-side only. Translator++ is open source under the MIT License and spans Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt for 1.19 – 26.2. MineGlot is the option for 1.8.9 with Forge only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MineGlot | Forge | 1.8.9 | Client-side only | 2026-08-16 |
| xkball's Auto Translate | Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-20 |
| LangSplit | Fabric and Forge | 1.18.2 – 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2023-10-21 |
| Translator++ | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.19 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-03 |
Questions
Does MineGlot need to be installed on the server?
Which AI providers does MineGlot support?
Why is chat not detected on a server?
In the catalog
MineGlot is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 14,575 Utility mods for Forge. 955 mods support Minecraft 1.8.9.
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What the author says
Client-side AI translator for Minecraft 1.8.9 Forge using OpenAI or Anthropic Claude. Translate your own messages, selected-player chat, private messages, and signs. Your API key is stored locally and is sent only to the AI provider you configure for validation and translation requests.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/mineglot
- Owner
- NtGitG
- Published
- 2026-06-04
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-16
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15