PeanutsChat
by PeanutsMods
PeanutsChat replaces the shared chat window with a private direct messaging system that players can open and use alongside play.
What it does
Players can send direct messages to anyone on the server, and a built-in group DM feature lets several people talk privately in one conversation. Direct messages and group DMs sit next to each other, so switching between a one-to-one chat and a group is a matter of picking another conversation from the list.
The chat has two layouts. The full screen layout suits reading long threads, while a mini docked layout stays small in the corner and can be dragged anywhere on the screen. The mini layout lets a player keep doing whatever they were doing with the chat open. The mod is Fabric-only, with files for 26.1.2, and it runs on client and server, so both the server and every player need it. The license is All rights reserved, so the code is not open source.
Key features
Direct messages
Any player on the server can be messaged privately, without other players seeing the conversation in the shared window.
Group DMs
Several players can join one private conversation, built into the chat without a separate tool.
Full and mini layouts
A full screen layout for reading and a small docked layout that can be dragged to any spot on the screen.
Replies and bookmarks
Players can reply to a specific message, bookmark messages to find them later, and see read receipts.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Private conversations on a server
Players who want to talk without the whole server reading along can use direct messages or a group DM.
Playing while chatting
The mini layout lets a player keep building or exploring while a conversation stays open in the corner.
Who it’s for: Players who use the Fabric loader on a 26.1.2 server, and server owners who want to offer private messaging to their community.
How it compares
wCopy is client-side only, is not open source, and is published for Fabric 26.2 under All rights reserved, so it does not require the server to run it. Better Chat History is also client-side only, under CC0 1.0 Universal, and does not touch the server. Copy Chat is client-side only and open source under the MIT License, with files for 26.2 – 26.3. PeanutsChat differs by needing the mod on both sides for direct messages to work between players.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PeanutsChat | Fabric | 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-05-26 |
| wCopy | Fabric | 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-25 |
| Better Chat History | Fabric | 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-29 |
| Copy Chat | Fabric | 26.2 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-07 |
Questions
Does PeanutsChat need to be installed on the server?
Which loader does PeanutsChat use?
In the catalog
PeanutsChat is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
Direct messaging someone has never been easier. Now that PeanutsChat is here, you don't have to share a small chat window with everyone else on the server anymore! You know what I'm talking about 😈 Install on both the server and every client.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/peanutschat
- Owner
- PeanutsMods
- Published
- 2026-05-18
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-26
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15