Verbatim
by Landfall SMP
Verbatim is a server-side chat channels mod with channel-based messaging, direct messages and a Discord bridge, for Forge and NeoForge.
What it does
Verbatim gives a server its own set of chat channels, each with its own range, colors and access rules. A channel can be set so that messages reach only nearby players, or everyone on the server, and some channels can be marked so players cannot leave them. Channels marked as mature display a warning to players before they join. Direct messages and private messages are available alongside the channels, and most commands are reached through the verbatim:channel command.
Permissions are checked through LuckPerms when it is installed on the server, which is a required dependency. Without it, Verbatim falls back to vanilla operator levels. Its settings live in verbatim-server.toml inside the server config directory, which is created the first time the mod runs. The mod is open source under the MIT License and is published for 1.20.1 – 1.21.8, with the newest Forge build at 1.3 for 1.20.6 and the newest NeoForge build at 1.4 for 1.21.8.
Key features
Customizable chat channels
Channels can be created and secured with permission nodes, so each one has its own audience and rules.
Per-channel chat ranges
Ranges can be set for each channel, for example making a local channel reach the whole server.
Color and format options
Colors can be set for the channel name, the player name, separators and message text, so channels stand apart visually.
Always-on channels
Channels can be designated as ones players cannot leave, which suits announcements or staff traffic.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x9 of 9 versions with builds
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Optional 1
Use cases
Staff and announcement channels
A server can keep a channel that every player stays in, while staff use a separate restricted channel for moderation.
Local and global chat
Nearby conversation can stay local while a separate channel carries server-wide messages.
Who it’s for: Server owners who want separate chat channels with permissions, and players on those servers who want to message others directly.
How it compares
ChatSphere is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, runs on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, and is client or server optional. ChatFlex is server-side only and NeoForge only, and its license is All rights reserved. Verbatim is server-side only, MIT licensed and built for Forge and NeoForge.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbatim | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.8 | Server-side only | 2025-09-28 |
| ChatSphere | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client or server, optional | 2026-10-08 |
| ChatFlex | NeoForge | 1.21 – 1.21.4 | Server-side only | 2024-12-21 |
Questions
Does Verbatim require LuckPerms?
Does Verbatim need to be installed on the client?
Where are Verbatim's settings stored?
In the catalog
Verbatim is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,817 Social mods for Forge. 17,695 mods support Minecraft 1.21.8.
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What the author says
Verbatim is a Minecraft server-side mod designed to enhance in-game communication by providing configurable chat channels, direct messaging, Discord integration, and more. It aims to offer a flexible and powerful chat system suitable for various server types, especially those with roleplaying or community focus. Most…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/verbatim
- Owner
- Landfall SMP
- Published
- 2025-05-25
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-09-28
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15