VoxelLingo Simple Chat Translation
VoxelLingo automatically translates incoming Minecraft chat into your chosen language. Original messages stay visible, with clear translations underneath and a small aqua arrow.
Each player chooses their own language. English is selected by default.
FEATURES
Automatic language detection and incoming chat translation.
A searchable language picker.
Simple settings that save automatically.
Optional translation of server and plugin messages.
Client-side installation. The server does not need the mod.
Messages detected as already being in your selected language do not receive an extra translation. Your outgoing messages are unchanged.
GETTING STARTED
- Install NeoForge for Minecraft 26.3.
- Place the VoxelLingo JAR in your profile's mods folder. Remove any older version first.
- Start Minecraft and enter a world or server.
- Type /vl and choose your language.
If your server's player chat does not translate, enable Include server messages in settings.
COMMANDS
/vl — Open settings /vl Spanish — Choose Spanish /vl en — Choose English /vl on — Enable translation /vl off — Disable translation /vl status — Show current settings /vl help — Show command help
You can also use /voxellingo instead of /vl.
REQUIREMENTS
Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 NeoForge 26.3.0.99 or newer for Minecraft 26.3 Java 25 An internet connection
Install VoxelLingo on your client. A server installation is not required.
TRANSLATION AND PRIVACY
VoxelLingo uses Google's unofficial, no-key web translation endpoint. No API key or billing setup is required.
While translation is enabled, processed chat text is sent to Google over HTTPS, including displayed names and private-message text when translated. Use /vl off to stop new requests.
The service can change, become unavailable, or apply rate limits. Busy chat may cause some translations to be skipped. Original messages remain visible when translation fails.
The translation cache stays in memory and clears when you disconnect or change settings. Minecraft's normal logging of visible chat still applies.

