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# Overview

## Welcome to CoreChat

CoreChat is a lightweight, modular, and high-performance chat management plugin designed for modern Minecraft servers. It provides complete control over server communication through localized channels, anti-spam mechanisms, interactive hover and click tags, MiniMessage broadcast support, and flexible formatting.

#### Key Features

* **Multi-Channel Chat:** Dedicated channels for Local, Global, and Staff chat.
* **Interactive Chat Tags:** Built-in `[item]`, `[pos]`, and `[ping]` keywords with tooltips and click events.
* **Modern Formatting:** Native MiniMessage and Adventure formatting support for hex colors and gradients.
* **Automated Announcements:** Pixel-perfect centered auto-broadcasts with custom sound notifications.
* **Chat Moderation:** Cooldown timers, repetitive message filters, link blockers, caps filtering, and granular mute commands.

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#### Requirements

* **Java Version:** Java 17 or higher.
* **Server Software:** Paper, Purpur, or Spigot (Paper recommended for async chat performance).
* **Supported Versions:** Minecraft 1.20 through modern releases.
* **Optional Dependencies:**
  * **LuckPerms:** Required for rank-based prefixes, suffixes, and group chat formatting.
  * **PlaceholderAPI:** Required for third-party placeholders inside chat messages and broadcasts.

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#### Installation

1. Download the latest `CoreChat.jar` file from SpigotMC or Modrinth.
2. Place the jar file inside your server's `plugins/` directory.
3. Start or restart your server completely (do not use `/reload`).
4. Set up the required permission nodes for your staff and players using your permissions manager.
5. Open `plugins/CoreChat/config.yml` to adjust settings, chat channels, and messages.
6. Run `/corechat reload` in-game or via console to apply your configuration changes without restarting.


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