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How to install "Chat Patches"

A Minecraft Fabric client-side mod that touches up a few aspects of Minecraft's mundane chat, with as much configurability as possible!

Author

OBro1961

Downloads

5.7M

Last Updated

May 14, 2026

License

LGPL-3.0-only

Mod Loaders

Fabric Quilt

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2 1.21.11 1.20.6 1.19.4 1.18.2
decoration game-mechanics social utility

Quick Install ID

#chatpatches

Install Chat Patches in GDLauncher

Chat Patches runs on Fabric, Quilt. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

Install on Fabric

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that Chat Patches supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #chatpatches, find Chat Patches in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Quilt

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Quilt loader and a Minecraft version that Chat Patches supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #chatpatches, find Chat Patches in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Before you install

Make sure your Minecraft version matches what Chat Patches supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are supported. Chat Patches supports multiple loaders (Fabric, Quilt); pick whichever matches your other mods. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chat Patches free?

Yes. Chat Patches is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Chat Patches support?

Chat Patches supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4, 1.18.2. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Chat Patches require Forge or Fabric?

Chat Patches supports Fabric, Quilt. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.

How do I install Chat Patches?

Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #chatpatches. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.

Who made Chat Patches?

Chat Patches is made by OBro1961. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/mod/chatpatches).

Need help?

Read our troubleshooting guide, check the guides section, or join the GDLauncher Discord community.

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