Mods / ChatLink

Tags:
QoL
Author:
DejFidOFF
Side:
Both
Created:
May 15th at 6:28 PM
Last modified:
Jun 20th at 4:30 PM
Downloads:
466
Recommended download (for Vintage Story 1.22.0-rc.10 - 1.22.3):
chatlink_0.1.25.zip  1-click install

Icon CHAT LINK

Converts URLs and item names in chat into clickable links.

☁️ Developed for Skyblock Server
Translations: English Czech

About the Mod

ChatLink is a universal mod that significantly enhances the in-game chat experience by converting standard web URLs and localized item/block names into clickable links. It perfectly bridges the gap between different player languages when sharing handbook entries and can handle links originating from Discord bridge messages.

Key Features:
  • Converts http:// and https:// links in chat into clickable web links.
  • Converts localized item/block names in chat into clickable handbook://... links (client-side index by current language, including Czech).
    Note: The name must be written exactly as it appears in the handbook!
  • For ambiguous localized names, falls back to handbooksearch://....
  • Supports sharing handbook links across player languages through a hidden mod network packet and server-side rebroadcast.
  • Supports manual handbook search markers: knife*** displays as knife linked to handbook search.
  • Handles links and blocks/items names and *** search hints from Discord chat to in-game chat when bridged via Th3Essentials.
  • Can block unsafe/NSFW domains on server side.
Compatibility:
⚙️ Configuration Note At first run, the mod writes chatlink.json in VintagestoryData/ModConfig. It is recommended to keep ConsumeServerMessageWhenBlocked = true so dangerous links are not posted.

Screenshots

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Terms & Conditions

The mod is in great shape, with no errors or crash reports. It has been fully tested in both Singleplayer (SP) and Multiplayer (MP). However, I am not responsible for any incompatibility issues with other mods.

If any issues arise, please use official Mod Troubleshooting Guide first. If the problem persists, submit an entry to the Issue Tracker, including the mod name, mod version, game version, active mods list, a detailed description of the problem, and the relevant error log or crash report.

Since I have limited time, I will not be able to respond to every issue, comment or message immediately. Some of my mods can be edited with use of codex 5.3 or GPT 5.5. I appreciate your patience and understanding.

⚠️ Important Warning Any comments in the public chat related to bugs, errors, or support issues will be deleted immediately. Please use the Issue Tracker instead. If you're not ok with something, skip, use another mod or make own.
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Author's Statement

🎯 Why do I make mods?

Because I run themed servers and want my players to have a truly unique and immersive experience there.

🌍 Why are my mods posted here?

Because there is no other easy way to distribute them to my players. If it were up to me, I would probably never publish them publicly.

💡 Mod Development

I have spent hundreds of hours developing these mods and have never made a single penny from them (just saying). On the other hand, I personally support several other mod creators on Patreon to keep the community thriving.

 
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Mod Version Mod IdentifierFor Game version Downloads Released Changelog Download 1-click mod install*
0.1.25 chatlink
1.22.0-rc.10 - 1.22.3
305 May 20th at 8:55 PM chatlink_0.1.25.zip 1-click install

fixed role colors, nick colors

0.1.21 chatlink
1.22.0 - 1.22.2
30 May 19th at 10:30 PM chatlink_0.1.21.zip 1-click install

fixed crosslanguage handbook href

0.1.16 chatlink
1.22.0 - 1.22.2
69 May 16th at 10:58 PM chatlink_0.1.16.zip 1-click install

Now people with Clients in other languege also see the items with link
Added *** after any word made clickable link and handbooksearch for this word

0.1.9 chatlink
1.22.0 - 1.22.2
27 May 16th at 6:27 AM chatlink_0.1.9.zip 1-click install

added fallback to handbooksearch link when more than one item have the very same name.

0.1.8 chatlink
1.22.0 - 1.22.2
35 May 15th at 6:29 PM Empty chatlink_0.1.8.zip 1-click install

4 Comments (oldest first | newest first) (threaded | flat)

EnderVaedorn, May 15th at 6:53 PM

So is the intent that you can type in something like handbook://shears-copper it would create a clickable link in game chat that opens the handbook to the entry/recipe for Copper Shears?

Aside form the actual http/s side of things anyhow.

EnderVaedorn, May 15th at 8:47 PM
@DejFidOFF: no you just write the name (exact) and you see in chat name (clickable link to handbook). For example Copper Sheers and you get Copper Sheers

So you have it set to log if someone says "Hey anyone have some Copper Shears availabe?" It will parse the Copper Shears line with a clickable link on its own?
Cont test it quite yet but I really like the idea of this addition to the game so am curious more than anything.