PlasmoWords
by Just_Rais
PlasmoWords shows speech from Plasmo Voice as live subtitles on the HUD, so players who miss a callout in a noisy voice chat can read it on screen.
What it does
Plasmo Voice has to be installed alongside PlasmoWords, because the subtitles are built from the voice audio it receives. When a player speaks, the mod detects it, transcribes the speech locally using a speech recognition model, and places the result as subtitle lines on screen. Lines stay on screen while the player keeps talking and update as the speech continues, which keeps long sentences readable.
The transcription runs offline with a local model, so no speech is sent to an outside service. A settings screen lets each player choose the recognition model. The mod is useful in survival co-op, PvP callouts, roleplay servers, stream recordings and for general accessibility, where background noise or several people talking at once would otherwise hide important words.
PlasmoWords is a client-side only mod for Fabric, with files for 1.21.8 alone. The latest file is 1.0.0, published on 2026-05-06 on the alpha channel. The code is not open source and is released under All rights reserved.
Key features
Live subtitles
Speech from nearby players appears as readable subtitle lines on the HUD in near real time.
Speaker detection
The mod detects which player is speaking and attaches the subtitle line to that player.
Offline transcription
Speech is converted to text with a local recognition model, without an internet connection.
Model selection menu
An in-game settings screen lets players pick the speech recognition model they want to use.
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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.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Co-op and PvP callouts
Shouted warnings during fights, cave exploration or chaotic co-op sessions stay readable on screen after they are spoken.
Roleplay and recordings
Dialogue on roleplay servers and in streams or recordings can be followed as text.
Who it’s for: Players who use Plasmo Voice on survival, PvP or roleplay servers, and anyone who wants speech shown as text for accessibility or clarity in busy voice chats.
How it compares
Voice Subtitles is a Fabric mod for 1.21.6 – 1.21.8 that is client-side only and open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later. Mic Indicator is a Fabric mod for 1.21.11 that is client-side only and open source under the MIT License, showing microphone status instead of speech text. PlasmoWords covers 1.21.8 alone and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlasmoWords | Fabric | 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2026-05-06 |
| Voice Subtitles | Fabric | 1.21.6 – 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2026-08-19 |
| Mic Indicator | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-07-17 |
Questions
Does PlasmoWords need Plasmo Voice?
Which Minecraft version does PlasmoWords support?
Does the server need PlasmoWords installed?
In the catalog
PlasmoWords is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 17,695 mods support Minecraft 1.21.8.
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What the author says
PlasmoWords turns Plasmo Voice speech into live on-screen subtitles inside Minecraft, letting you read what nearby players are saying in near real time. No more asking “what?” every 10 seconds. No more missing important callouts in fights, caves, or chaotic co-op sessions. If someone says it in voice chat…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/plasmowords
- Owner
- Just_Rais
- Published
- 2026-05-03
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15