ChatterNatter Changelog

Chatternatter was fully revamped (rewrite + new UI + modular architecture).

V13.02.26.50 — 13/02/2026

Revamp (Rewrite)

• New modular core (Core/*) with a centralized event system, settings DB, and AddMessage processor chain.
• New in-game settings window (/cn / /chatternatter) with tabs and customizers.
• Version compatibility layer (Core/VersionCompat.lua) supporting multiple WoW projects/builds where possible.

Chat Features

• Copy chat feature (copy buttons + selection flow).
• Timestamps (format-based) and player name coloring.
• Channel abbreviations with a customizer UI.
• Chat link tooltips (hover items/spells/achievements in chat).
• URL detection.
• Keyword highlighting (keyword list + highlight processor; optional sound on player-name mention).

Windows & UI

• Resizable chat windows + lock options.
• Smooth scrolling, scroll indicators, and scroll-to-bottom button.
• Tab alerts (flashing / color change depending on settings).
• Minimalist mode UI styling.

Advanced / Social

• Alt-name mapping from guild notes + custom overrides UI.
• Sound notifications for chat events with per-event sound customization UI.
• Guild chat history restore on login (Retail-only, via Communities APIs when available).

Settings & Data

• Saved variables:
  • ChatterNatter_Settings (legacy)
  • ChatterNatterDB (per-character)
  • ChatterNatterGlobalDB (account)
• Account-wide settings support with migration/reset tools.
• Message storage toggles and cleanup options.