NeoChat

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Tired of heavy, outdated chat plugins that cause lag on your server? NeoChat is a next-generation chat engine built exclusively to harness modern server performance and native tools (AsyncChatEvent & MiniMessage).

Everything you need to manage, protect, and beautify your server's chat in a single, ultra-lightweight plugin.

⚡ Why choose NeoChat?

Unlike traditional plugins (like ChatControl or older chat managers) that process text on the main thread and cause TPS drops, NeoChat processes string similarity, regex filters, and webhooks 100% asynchronously.

| Feature | 🟢 NeoChat | InteractiveChat | ChatControl Red | ZelChat | | :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | | Easy | Easy | Free | Premium ($) | Premium ($) | | Easy | Easy | Spigot / ProtocolLib | Bukkit (Heavy) | Spigot (Legacy) | | Easy | Easy | Yes | No / Limited | Yes | | Easy | Easy | No (Visual only) | Complex / Bloated | Basic | | Easy | Easy | Requires Addons | Requires Addons | Requires Addons | | Easy | Easy | Medium | Hard | Easy |

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✨ Main Features

🎨 Native & Modern Formats

* Full support for ItemsAdder (gradient, rainbow, hover, click tags) and classic legacy codes (`&`). * Permission-based priority system (e.g., Different formats for VIPs and Default players). * Fully compatible with ItemsAdder custom fonts and emojis.

🎒 Interactive Chat (Placeholders)

Allow your players to show off their items and stats without needing extra plugins: * `[item]` or `[i]`: Displays the item the player is holding when hovering over the chat. * `[inv]`: Allows other players to click and open a live GUI copy of the player's inventory. * `[ender]` / `[shulker]`: Share ender chests and shulker boxes in real-time. * `[ping]`, `[pos]`, `[playtime]`, `[money]`: Informational tags with customizable formats.

🛡️ Security & Moderation (Zero-Lag)

Protect your server with asynchronous filters that don't consume your TPS: * Custom Regex Rules: Blocks fast message repetition. * Custom Regex Rules: Blocks messages that are X% similar to the player's previous message. * Custom Regex Rules: Say goodbye to "Heeeeeelloooo" and weird characters. * Custom Regex Rules: Automatically censors bad words. * Custom Regex Rules: Create your own rules (e.g., block IP addresses or specific phrases).

✉️ Complete Private Messaging System

* Built-in `/msg`, `/reply`, and `/togglemsg` commands. * `/socialspy` system for server administrators. * `/ignore` and `/ignoreall` systems to let players avoid toxic behavior.

🔌 "Plug & Play" Integrations

* PlaceholderAPI: Send your in-game chat to a Discord channel asynchronously (zero lag). * PlaceholderAPI: Town chat (`/tc`) with interactive hover showing player health, ping, and rank. * PlaceholderAPI: Full support across all chat formats and hover messages.

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💻 Commands and Permissions

Player Commands: * `/msg <player> <message>` - Send a private message (`neochat.pm.use`) * `/reply <message>` - Reply to the last private message (`neochat.pm.use`) * `/togglemsg` - Toggle incoming private messages (`neochat.pm.toggle`) * `/ignore <player>` - Ignore a specific player (`neochat.ignore.use`) * `/ignoreall` - Ignore everyone except Staff (`neochat.ignore.ignoreall`) * `/tc <message>` - Toggle Towny chat (`neochat.command.townychat`)

Admin Commands: * `/neochat reload` - Reload configurations and messages (`neochat.admin.reload`) * `/chatmute` | `/chatunmute` - Mute or unmute the global chat (`neochat.admin.mute`) * `/socialspy` - Read other players' private messages (`neochat.admin.spy`)

*(Note: Check the `config.yml` file for all filter bypass permissions like `neochat.bypass.cooldown`, etc.)*

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⚙️ Installation

1. Download the `NeoChat.jar` file. 2. Place it inside the `plugins` folder of your server. 3. Make sure you have PlaceholderAPI installed. 4. Start your server and enjoy!

⚠️ Disclaimer: Compatible with versions 1.19 to 26.X (including forks like Purpur, etc.).