# ChatPatcher<\/p>\n
\nyep, it’s paint.
\n—<\/p>\n
**ChatPatcher** is a Velocity plugin that removes the signed chat messages feature introduced in Minecraft 1.19+
\nIf you\u2019ve encountered errors such as:<\/p>\n
– \u201cA plugin tried to cancel a signed chat message\u201d
\n– \u201cA proxy plugin caused an illegal protocol state\u201d<\/p>\n
*you’re likely to require this one!*<\/p>\n
for reference
\n—<\/p>\n
## Why Use ChatPatcher?<\/p>\n
With the release of Minecraft 1.19.1, Mojang introduced mandatory signed chat messages to enhance security and message integrity. While this change aims to reduce abuse and ensure authenticity, it has inadvertently caused compatibility issues for networks relying on Velocity’s chat manipulation features. ChatPatcher removes these restrictions, restoring the classic chat handling that many servers have long depended on.<\/p>\n
Learn more about signed chat messages and their implications <\/p>\n
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\n## Usage<\/p>\n
ChatPatcher requires no setup and no dependencies.<\/p>\n
Beware! ChatPatcher **DOES NOT** replace Paper side plugins such as NoPopup, NoChatReports, …<\/p>\n
Actually, we don’t do any packet modification, we’re just tweaking Velocity using reflections (ik, i also hate that, but better than having to maintain a fork).<\/p>\n
## Contributing<\/p>\n
To contribute:<\/p>\n
1. **Fork the repository.**
\n2. **Create a new branch** for your feature or bugfix:
\n “`bash
\n git checkout -b feature-name
\n “`
\n3. **Make your changes** and commit them with clear, descriptive messages:
\n “`bash
\n git commit -m “Add new feature”
\n “`
\n4. **Push your changes** to your fork:
\n “`bash
\n git push origin feature-name
\n “`
\n5. **Create a pull request** with a detailed description of your changes.<\/p>\n
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