SayAs Mod
by ADRIANSIMO
SayAs lets players with permission send chat messages as another player, using custom aliases that mimic that player in real time.
What it does
A SayAs command sends a chat message written by the sender, shown as if it came from a chosen player. Mimic mode intercepts normal chat and rewrites it to appear under the target's name, and the mod falls back to a plain command when a mimic attempt fails. Aliases are stored per player by UUID, so a custom display name stays with the same account, and each player can view, set or clear it. Messages can also use the raw JSON tellraw format for advanced formatting.
SayAs is server-side only, so players join without installing anything, and the server alone runs the mod. It works alongside LuckPerms: permission checks use LuckPerms when it is installed, and without it the mod falls back to the operator system. Every action is logged automatically, which suits role-play servers and staff moderation. The code is open source under the MIT License and files target 1.21.10 – 26.1.1, with 1.1.0 for 26.1.1 as the latest build on Fabric.
Key features
Send as another player
A command sends a message written by the sender, shown under the name of a selected player.
Real-time mimic mode
Normal chat is intercepted and displayed as the configured alias, with a fallback when the mimic does not match the target.
Per-player aliases
Custom display names are stored by UUID, and each player can view, set or clear their own alias.
JSON messages
Advanced chat messages can be sent in raw JSON tellraw format for colors and formatting.
Action logging
Actions are logged automatically, so administrators can trace what was posted under each name and when.
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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.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Server owners and administrators who run role-play or moderated servers and want players with permission to post messages under other names. Players only need a permission and a server running the mod.
How it compares
Discord: JustSync is server-side only and open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, with files for 1.21.4 – 26.3, and it bridges chat to Discord rather than posting as players. Better Local Chat is also server-side only, published for 1.21 – 26.3 under the MIT License but not open source, and it focuses on local chat ranges. Just A Chat Mod is client-side only, under the MIT License and not open source, with files for 1.21 – 1.21.5.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SayAs Mod | Fabric | 1.21.10 – 26.1.1 | Server-side only | 2026-03-24 |
| Discord: JustSync | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-09-24 |
| Better Local Chat | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-09-20 |
| Just A Chat Mod | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.5 | Client-side only | 2026-04-05 |
Questions
Does SayAs need to be installed on player clients?
Does SayAs work with LuckPerms?
Which game versions does SayAs support?
In the catalog
SayAs Mod is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 11,522 mods support Minecraft 26.1.1.
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What the author says
SayAs is a lightweight Fabric mod that allows players (with permission) to send chat messages as another player, use custom aliases, or fully mimic other players in real-time. Perfect for administrators, moderation tools, role-play servers, and custom events. Set, view, or clear your custom display name (stored…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/sayas
- Owner
- ADRIANSIMO
- Published
- 2025-11-21
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-24
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15