Chat Tabs

Chat Tabs

A lightweight client-side Fabric mod that adds a tabbed chat interface to Minecraft. Automatically sorts messages into channels like Global, Local, and Private messages.

Features

• Tabbed Chat Interface – Switch between chat channels with clickable tabs
• Automatic Sorting – Messages are automatically categorized based on command prefixes
• Channel Support – Works with /g (global), /l (local), and /tell (private)
• Clean UI – Minimal, non-intrusive tab bar above the chat
• Lightweight – Client-side only, no server installation needed

Supported Channels

| Tab | Commands | Description |
|—–|———-|————-|
| All | – | Shows all messages |
| Global | /g | Server-wide chat |
| Local | /l | Nearby players |
| Private | /tell, /msg | Direct messages |

How to Use

1. Install the mod and join a server
2. Chat tabs appear above the chat window
3. Click a tab to filter messages by channel
4. Type commands as usual – messages auto-sort

Requirements

• Minecraft 1.21+
• Fabric Loader 0.16.0+
• Fabric API
• Java 21+

Compatibility

• Works with servers using standard chat channel plugins
• Compatible with other client-side mods
• Server-side installation not required

Found a bug or have a suggestion? Open an issue on GitHub!