Chat Animation [Smooth Chat]

visual changes to chat

Chat Animation is a client-side Java mod created by Ezzenix. It alters how incoming text messages display on your screen. In standard Minecraft, chat lines appear instantly with no transition. This mod changes that behavior by rendering chat messages with a smooth animation.

Incoming lines slide onto the screen as they post. It gives the text feed a fluid look during active sessions. The mod focuses on visual presentation, so it changes how text arrives without changing how chat functions under the hood.

options and interface

The mod provides visual options to adjust the chat display. Minecraft displays a small indicator line to the left of incoming messages. Chat Animation lets you remove this indicator line if you don't want it cluttering your chat box.

You can also manage your settings directly in the game when playing on Fabric. Honestly, on Fabric installations, configuring the mod is possible through Mod Menu. This lets you open a configuration screen and adjust settings without editing configuration files manually.

technical details and loader support

Chat Animation is built for the client. Client-side installation is required for the animation to work. Server-side installation isn't supported. That means you should never place the file into a dedicated server directory.

The mod supports three loaders. You can run it on Neoforge, Fabric, or Quilt.

Supported game versions are specific. The project supports Minecraft versions 26.3, 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, and 1.21.11.

Ezzenix distributes the mod under the open-source MIT License. On Modrinth, the project is filed under the Building & Decoration and Multiplayer categories.

who it is for

This mod suits players who want to clean up their interface aesthetics. Because it is purely client side, you can use it on any multiplayer server without asking administrators to install extra files. It's a straightforward cosmetic improvement that makes chat reading feel smooth.