**\ud83c\udf0d ChatTranslator – Real-Time Chat Translation for Minecraft Servers**<\/p>\n
By Mateitaa1<\/p>\n
Break language barriers and connect players from around the world with the most customizable and flexible Minecraft chat translation plugin out there \u2014 ChatTranslator!
\n**\ud83d\udd25 Why Choose ChatTranslator?**<\/p>\n
In an increasingly global Minecraft community, it’s more important than ever to make your server inclusive, accessible, and user-friendly \u2014 no matter what language your players speak. ChatTranslator brings players together by translating chat messages in real time, all based on their selected language preferences.<\/p>\n
From casual players to international communities, this plugin is built to support everybody. Let’s dive into what makes ChatTranslator a must-have for your server:<\/p>\n
**\ud83d\ude80 Core Features**<\/p>\n
**\ud83c\udf10 Real-Time Translation**
\n Automatically translates player chat messages into each player’s preferred language. No commands needed \u2014 it just works.<\/p>\n
**\ud83e\udde0 Multi-Engine Support**
\n Choose your favorite translation service:<\/p>\n
**\ud83e\udde0 Ollama (Local LLM)** \u2013 Runs locally using models like llama3, mistral, or gemma. Private, free, and fast. Perfect for servers without internet access.<\/p>\n
**\ud83c\udf0d Google Translate** \u2013 Leverage Google Cloud’s powerful translation API for accuracy and scale.<\/p>\n
**\ud83d\udcd6 LibreTranslate** \u2013 A great free and open-source alternative.<\/p>\n
**\ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f Beautiful GUI Language Selector**
\n Players can choose their language with an intuitive, customizable GUI using themed Minecraft items. First join? No problem \u2014 the selector can auto-launch!<\/p>\n
**\ud83d\udcac Translation Format Customization**
\n Show translated messages with or without the original message. Fully configurable message formats, prefixes, and visual styling.<\/p>\n
**\ud83d\udcc1 Language Support Built-In**
\n Supports 15+ languages out of the box:
\n English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, Turkish, Swedish, Dutch \u2014 and more easily added!<\/p>\n
**\ud83e\uddf9 Smart Caching**
\n With a configurable cache size, you can balance performance and accuracy by storing recent translations.<\/p>\n
**\u2699\ufe0f Admin Features & Commands**<\/p>\n
“`
\n \/translate toggle \u2013 Enable or disable translation for yourself.<\/p>\n
\/translate service \u2013 Switch between Google, LibreTranslate, or Ollama instantly.<\/p>\n
\/translate clearcache \u2013 Wipe the translation cache with a single command.<\/p>\n
Full permission control system, including:<\/p>\n
chattranslator.use, chattranslator.admin, chattranslator.bypass<\/p>\n
Force language selection (chattranslator.forceselect)<\/p>\n
Exclude specific players from translation (chattranslator.notranslate)
\n“`<\/p>\n
**\ud83d\udd27 Fully Configurable**<\/p>\n
No two servers are the same \u2014 that\u2019s why ChatTranslator is designed with total customization in mind. From the GUI layout and materials to advanced features like server message translation and plugin message filtering, it\u2019s all in your hands.<\/p>\n
# Examples from config.yml<\/p>\n
“`
\ntranslation-service: “ollama”
\nollama_model: llama3
\nshow-original: false
\nselect-on-join: true
\ntranslate-server-messages: true
\n“`<\/p>\n
**\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Developer & Server Friendly**<\/p>\n
“`<\/p>\n
No external dependencies required (unless using Google API)<\/p>\n
Fast local translation with Ollama<\/p>\n
API key optional \u2013 run fully offline if needed<\/p>\n
Works out of the box with Minecraft 1.20+<\/p>\n
Built for performance and scalability
\n“`<\/p>\n
**\ud83e\uddea Who Is This Plugin For?**<\/p>\n
\u2705 Public or private Minecraft servers
\n\u2705 Communities with multilingual players
\n\u2705 Roleplay, survival, factions, and minigame servers
\n\u2705 Admins looking for hands-off automatic translations
\n\u2705 Servers that care about accessibility and inclusion<\/p>\n
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