
OriginChat 0.2.1

Modern modular chat plugin for Minecraft servers.
OriginChat is built for clean formatting, flexible configuration, and stable performance on modern Paper-based servers.
It includes rich chat tools, localization systems, roleplay features, and optional integrations with the most popular server plugins.
What’s New in 0.2.1
- Added NameTags module (custom overhead player names).
- Reworked LocaleDeaths and LocaleAdvancements for better control and performance.
- Improved config migration and updater behavior.
- Fixed critical stability/security issues.
- Improved compatibility with modern server versions.
- Updated ServerBrand formatting pipeline.
Core Features
Modern Formatting
- Supports MiniMessage, gradients, decorations, and placeholders.
- Supports HEX and legacy
&color codes where applicable. - Flexible templates for player/system/module messages.
LuckPerms Integration
- Native prefix/suffix support in chat and related modules.
- Permission-based formatting and command behavior.
PlaceholderAPI Support
- Dynamic placeholders in messages and formats.
- Works with player/world/rank/economy style placeholder data.
Roleplay & Chat Tools
- Local/global roleplay formats and configurable command ranges.
- Configurable channel-like behavior and message styling.
NameTags Module
- Custom overhead nickname format.
- Works well with
%luckperms_prefix%+ player name style setups.
Server Message Modules
- Configurable join/leave/death/advancement/server-brand outputs.
- Locale-based customization per language file.
Config Updater & Migration
- Adds missing keys automatically.
- Preserves edited values.
- Migrates legacy config structures to current format.
Installation
- Download the plugin build.
- Put the
.jarintoplugins/. - Start/restart the server.
- Configure files in
plugins/OriginChat/. - Reload/restart after changes.
Compatibility
- Minecraft:
1.17+ - Server software: Paper/compatible forks
- LuckPerms: supported
- PlaceholderAPI: supported
- EssentialsX: compatible (permission behavior depends on your permission setup)
Edition Notes
OriginChat is distributed in separate editions (Free/Pro).
Edition-specific resources are isolated by build so Free stays clean and does not contain Pro-only texts/features.
Support
License
OriginChat is licensed under GNU GPLv3.
You may modify and redistribute it under GPL terms.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.17, 1.17.1, 1.18
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as OriginChat-Free-0.2.1-stable.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 4.4 MB
- Download link checked 20 Sept 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.