OriginChat | minecraft chat plugin

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

1. Download the plugin build.
2. Put the .jar into plugins/.
3. Start/restart the server.
4. Configure files in plugins/OriginChat/.
5. 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

• Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kRpDE37aGr

License

OriginChat is licensed under GNU GPLv3.
You may modify and redistribute it under GPL terms.