ChatGuides-EXTRA
If you play on a server that uses the popular ChatGuides mod, you know how handy it is to have a library of commands, rules, and tutorials at your fingertips. But what if you could take that utility and make it lightning-fast, deeply organized, and fully customizable? That is exactly what the ChatGuides-EXTRA add-on delivers. Designed as a client-side companion for the original ChatGuides by Chancechicken, this add-on transforms a simple guide list into a full-blown interactive dashboard.
Why You Need This Add-On
While the base ChatGuides mod is great for displaying pre-written guides, it lacks the organizational depth that players on complex servers like BendersMC often need. ChatGuides-EXTRA for Minecraft steps in to fill that gap. It is pre-configured for BendersMC, meaning you get immediate access to categorized guides for bending, claims, economy, and more. However, because it is built on the core ChatGuides framework, it works flawlessly on any server that runs the base mod.
Core Features at a Glance
- Guide Browser (G key or /cge): Scroll through all your guides in one unified interface.
- Category Tabs: Quickly filter by Claims, Bending, Economy, Lotus, Warps, Ranks, QoL, and Custom.
- Live Search: Fuzzy matching lets you type cl finds :claim: to jump straight to the right guide.
- Favorites & Recents: Star any guide to pin it across sessions, and quickly access your last five sent guides.
- Quick-Send Hotkeys: Bind guides to slots 1-9 and fire them instantly with Shift+1 through Shift+9.
- Auto-Suggest in Chat: Type a colon (:) in chat to see a popup of matching guides, then press Tab or Enter to fill them in.
Mastering the Guide Creator
Beyond just browsing, ChatGuides-EXTRA gives you the tools to become a content creator. Pressing the H key or typing /cge create opens a dedicated editor. You can write and save custom guides with a live preview, complete with color code buttons for formatting (&a, &2, &e, &b, &f, &l) and a newline helper for clean formatting. Editing any guide—whether built-in or custom—is a breeze.
Sharing Your Work
The add-on also simplifies distribution. Use /cge export to copy all your custom guides to your clipboard as JSON data. Conversely, /cge import <json> allows you to paste in a guide pack from a friend or community member. This makes it trivial to share your hard-earned knowledge with your faction or server staff.
Installation and Compatibility
Getting started is straightforward. ChatGuides-EXTRA for Minecraft requires Minecraft 1.21 or newer, Fabric Loader 0.16.0+, and the Fabric API. You will also need the base ChatGuides mod (specifically the ChatGuides.2.2.jar file) placed in your mods/ folder. ModMenu is optional but recommended for easy configuration management.
If you are looking for a hassle-free way to manage your mods, you might consider using the foxygame.net launcher. It features a one-click install system that can handle dependencies like Fabric API automatically, and its add-on catalog lets you search for and deploy ChatGuides-EXTRA without manually juggling JAR files. The launcher also handles version compatibility checks, so you can be sure your game client matches the mod's requirements before you even launch.
Step-by-Step: How to Install
Here is a quick guide on how to install the add-on manually if you prefer that route:
- Ensure you have Minecraft 1.21+ and Fabric Loader installed.
- Download the Fabric API and place it in your mods/ folder.
- Download the base ChatGuides mod (version 2.2) and place it in the same folder.
- Now, download ChatGuides-EXTRA from the official source or a trusted mirror.
- Drop the ChatGuides-EXTRA JAR file into your mods/ folder.
- Launch the game. You should see a new keybinding for the Guide Browser.
Commands Reference
Knowing the commands is half the battle. Here is a full breakdown of what you can do:
- /cge – Opens the Guide Browser.
- /cge create – Opens the Guide Creator.
- /cge view <guide> – Shows a guide privately in your own chat.
- /cge list – Lists all available guides in chat.
- /cge export – Exports custom guides to your clipboard.
- /cge import <json> – Imports guides from a JSON string.
- /cge reload – Reloads the configuration file.
Final Thoughts
Whether you are a BendersMC staff member guiding new players through the bending mechanics or a veteran player on a different server who simply wants a more efficient way to access command lists, ChatGuides-EXTRA is an essential upgrade. Its combination of a robust browser, quick-send hotkeys, and a powerful creator tool makes it a must-have for any serious ChatGuides user. The add-on is lightweight, client-side only, and does not require server-side installation, meaning you can use it on virtually any server you join. Give it a try, and you will wonder how you ever managed without it.