Links in Chat
Typing a long URL into Minecraft chat is an exercise in frustration. Players squint at wrapped text, copy it wrong, or simply give up. Links in Chat solves that problem by turning any valid URL posted in chat into a clickable link. It is a lightweight, server-side Fabric mod that requires no client installation, so every player on your server benefits the moment you add it.
What Links in Chat Does
At its core, Links in Chat scans chat messages for URLs and converts them into clickable components. Any link that begins with http:// or https:// is treated as valid and becomes interactive. This means players can share resource packs, YouTube videos, Discord invites, wiki pages, or map downloads without forcing everyone to manually retype an address. Because the mod runs entirely on the server, you do not need to ask your community to install anything on their end.
Sharing Links Publicly
The primary command is straightforward. A player types /link <link> and the URL appears in the main server chat as a clickable element. Everyone online can click it directly from the chat window, which keeps conversations flowing instead of derailing into copy-paste chaos.
Whispering Links Privately
Sometimes a link is meant for one person only. The /linkwhisper <player> <link> command sends a clickable URL to a specific player without broadcasting it to the whole server. This is ideal for sharing coordinates to a secret base, a private build reference, or a trade listing with a single buyer.
Supported Versions and Loader
Links in Chat is built for the Fabric loader and targets modern Minecraft releases. Server owners running Fabric 1.20.x and 1.21.x will find it works out of the box, and the mod is designed to stay compatible as Mojang pushes new updates. Since it is server-sided, the Minecraft version on your server is what matters, not what your players happen to be running on their clients.
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Why Server Owners Choose It
- No client mods required, so there is zero friction for players.
- Simple commands that anyone can learn in seconds.
- Clickable links reduce spam and repeated URL posting.
- Whisper support keeps private sharing private.
- Lightweight footprint that will not tax your server tick rate.
How to Install Links in Chat
Installation is quick for anyone familiar with Fabric servers. Follow these steps:
- Confirm your server is running a compatible Fabric version.
- Download Links in Chat from a trusted mod hosting platform.
- Place the .jar file into your server's mods folder.
- Restart the server so Fabric loads the new mod.
- Test with /link https://example.com in chat to verify it works.
Once installed, no configuration is strictly necessary. The mod simply watches chat for valid URLs and handles the rest. If you later decide to remove it, deleting the jar and restarting restores default chat behavior.
A Note on Link Validity
Only URLs containing http:// or https:// are converted. This prevents accidental clickable text and keeps the feature predictable. If a player types a bare domain without a protocol, it will remain plain text, which is a sensible safeguard against malformed links.
Final Thoughts
Links in Chat is one of those small quality-of-life mods that quietly improves every session. It removes a genuine annoyance, respects player privacy with whisper support, and asks nothing of your community in return. For Fabric server owners who want cleaner communication and fewer broken URLs, it is an easy addition to any modpack lineup.
--- **Update Oct 5, 2026:** Added 1 file for version 26.3 (Fabric).