ProximityChat
A Server side mod that adds local and global text chats, as well as the ability to set prefixes and nicknames with optional colors
⬇ Download on CurseForgeThe author built this one for Minecraft 1.20.1 on Forge. On other versions it may install and then do nothing.
Talk locally, announce globally — ProximityChat makes immersive local chat the default, with a simple toggle for global communication.
📢 ProximityChat
ProximityChat makes communication feel natural and immersive by introducing local chat as the default style. Messages are only heard by players within a configurable radius, creating a sense of closeness and realism. For broader announcements, players can toggle into global chat mode, broadcasting to everyone in a chosen color.
✨ Core Features
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Local (Proximity) Chat
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Players hear messages only if they’re within a configurable radius.
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Encourages realistic, community‑style conversations.
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Admins can enable spy mode to monitor all local chat regardless of distance.
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Global Chat Toggle
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/global togglelets players switch between local and global chat. -
Global messages are styled with configurable colors for visibility.
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Perfect for server‑wide announcements or roleplay events.
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Nicknames & Prefixes
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/nickand/prefixcommands allow personalized names and tags. -
Supports Minecraft color codes (
&a,&b, etc.) for vibrant customization. -
Configurable permissions: OP‑only, whitelist, or everyone.
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Persistent storage ensures nicknames and prefixes survive server restarts.
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Name Colors
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/nc <color>changes your name color safely, with validation to prevent broken formatting. -
/pc colorshows a clickable chart of available color codes.
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Help & Reference
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/pc helpprovides a clear, color‑coded menu of all commands. -
/pc colordisplays hover‑to‑copy codes for quick customization.
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🛡️ Admin Tools
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Spy Mode:
/spylets OPs monitor all local chat and whispers. -
Prefix Whitelist: Manage who can use
/prefixwith/pc whitelist. -
Config Options: Adjust chat radius, default colors, prefix format, and permissions in
proximitychat.toml. -
Safe Defaults: Invalid config values fall back to safe defaults to prevent crashes.
🎮 Supporting Features
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Unified Whisper System
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/w,/tell, and/msgare replaced with ProximityChat’s whisper . -
Target sees a styled whisper, sender gets confirmation, nearby players see a subtle alert, and OPs in spy mode see the full message.
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Vanilla whisper commands are fully disabled to ensure consistency.
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📌 Summary
ProximityChat is built around immersive local chat with the flexibility of global chat toggling. Players enjoy realistic communication, while server owners retain full control over permissions, formatting, and safety. Whispers, nicknames, prefixes, and name colors round out the experience, making ProximityChat a complete drop‑in replacement for vanilla chat.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.20.1
- 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 CurseForge — 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 proximitychat-1.1.6.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 23 KB
- Download link checked 12 Sept 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.