Shorthand
by madafue
Shorthand lets a player type a short alias in chat or in a command and have it replaced with the full text before the message is sent.
What it does
Aliases are set in the mod's configuration, so each player can choose whichever name they prefer for a word, a name or a command. Once an alias exists, it is replaced automatically in regular chat messages and in commands. The replacement ignores letter case and only matches whole words, so a short form inside a longer word stays untouched. The mod also shows a list of the aliases a player has created.
The mod is a client-side mod, so only the client needs it and servers run without it. It works on multiplayer servers, including vanilla ones, because the replacement happens before the message leaves the client. It is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only. Files are published for Fabric only, for 1.21.10.
The author notes that the mod is still in development and has been tested for unexpected side effects, and that it was made for the case of a player who types a friend's real name instead of an in-game name.
Key features
Chat replacement
Aliases in regular chat messages are swapped for their full text automatically before sending.
Command aliases
Aliases also work in chat commands, so a long command can be shortened to a few letters.
Whole-word matching
Replacement is case-insensitive and applies only to complete words, not to parts of longer words.
Alias list
The mod shows the aliases the player has created, so they can be checked and recalled.
Gallery
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: Players on Fabric 1.21.10 who type often in chat or commands and want a shorthand for words they use repeatedly. Only the client needs the mod, so it can be added on a server without server changes.
How it compares
Custom Command is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21 – 1.21.11 under a custom license, and it is not open source. Aliases is a Fabric server-side mod for 1.21.1 under All rights reserved, so it runs on the server rather than in the player's client. Shorthand is client-side and open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, for 1.21.10.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorthand | Fabric | 1.21.10 | Client-side only | 2025-10-28 |
| Custom Command | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-02-08 |
| Aliases | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Server-side only | 2026-01-05 |
Questions
Does Shorthand need to be installed on the server?
Does Shorthand work on vanilla servers?
Which Minecraft version does Shorthand support?
Is Shorthand open source?
In the catalog
Shorthand is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 15,569 mods support Minecraft 1.21.10.
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What the author says
Shorthand is a fully client-side mod that lets you create text aliases (or "shorthands") that automatically replace words in your chat or commands before you send them. It should work on any server, including vanilla!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/shorthand
- Owner
- madafue
- Published
- 2025-10-28
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-10-28
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15