Simple Mention
by Hezaerd
Simple Mention lets players tag other players in chat by typing their username with a mention prefix, so a called-out name catches attention in a busy conversation.
What it does
A player types an @ before another player's name in chat and the mention is highlighted for everyone who reads it. Autocomplete suggests names as they are typed, which saves time when several players share a server. The mod is lightweight and works with Lightweight alongside it, and it targets Minecraft 1.20.1 as its base build.
When a named player is not focused on the game window, a desktop notification can alert them, so a call-out is less likely to be missed. Highlight colors for mentions can be customized, and the mention logic runs on the server, so clients need little extra work. The server must run the mod, while players may add it for the enhanced client experience.
Installation needs Fabric Loader, Cloth Config API and Mod Menu. Simple Mention is published for Fabric only, across six release versions in the 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 range, with 1.0.0 for 1.20.6 as the latest file. The code is open source and released under the MIT License.
Key features
Username mentions
Typing a player's name with the mention syntax tags that player in chat, using the familiar username format.
Server-side mention logic
The server processes mentions, so the same rules apply to every player who joins.
Autocomplete suggestions
Player names are suggested as the typed prefix grows, helping players find and select the right username.
Desktop notifications
A system notification reaches a player whose game window is not focused when someone mentions them.
Customizable highlights
The color and look of a mention in chat can be adjusted to make the message stand out.
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 2
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players and server owners who run Fabric servers with active chat, where important messages can be lost among many lines.
How it compares
ChatTweaker is a Fabric mod under the MIT License, but it is not open source and covers 1.20.1 – 26.2, a wider range than Simple Mention. Hide Function Output is server-side only, open source under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, and built for 1.20.1 – 1.20.6, the same range, though it does not add mention highlighting. HighLighted Mentions is client-side only and targets 1.21.4, so it does not cover the versions Simple Mention supports.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Mention | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Server required, client optional | 2025-07-23 |
| ChatTweaker | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 26.2 | Client or server, optional | 2026-06-17 |
| Hide Function Output | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Server-side only | 2024-10-01 |
| HighLighted Mentions | Fabric | 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-11-21 |
Questions
Does Simple Mention need Fabric API?
Does every player need Simple Mention installed?
Which Minecraft versions does Simple Mention support?
In the catalog
Simple Mention is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 11,154 mods support Minecraft 1.20.6.
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What the author says
Simple Mention: Never Miss a Message Again! Tired of important messages getting lost in the chat chaos? Simple Mention is here to bring clarity to your conversations! This lightweight mod allows players to mention each other directly in chat using the familiar @username syntax, ensuring your message stands out and…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/simple-mention
- Owner
- Hezaerd
- Published
- 2025-07-23
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-07-23
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15