UniversalChatFilter
Flexible chat filtering system with server-wide and personal filters to improve chat safety.
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Universal Chat Filter
A flexible chat filtering system that allows hosts to enforce server-wide filters and players to apply personal filters.
Quick Start: Press F11 to open the mod window. The key can be reassigned in the settings.
Features
- Server-wide word filtering (host-controlled)
- Personal word filtering (client-side)
- Works even if the host does not use the mod
- Can filter messages from clients without the mod
- Multiple filtering methods supported
- Non-invasive and performance-friendly
Host Filter
The host can filter specific words for all players.
Recommended to use only rules agreed upon with server members to avoid feeling overly restrictive.
Effects
- Applies to all players
- Can filter messages from clients without the mod
Personal Filter
Players can locally filter words they do not wish to see.
Works even if:
- The host does not use the mod
- Other players do not use the mod
Privacy & Logging
Chat content is never stored.
The mod may record filter trigger events (filtered word and triggering player) without storing the original message.
Purpose
Designed to:
- Support server rules
- Prevent harassment or keyword-based spam
- Improve chat safety without intrusive moderation
Compatibility
- Safe for multiplayer
- Works with mixed mod/non-mod clients
- Does not modify gameplay or network state
Special Thanks
- Zeina (the) KC — for testing and feedback
Install & use Install: follow the bundled instructions
- Unzip the archive from playbuff and read the bundled readme / instructions first.
- Most mods rely on the game's mod loader — the usual route is a community mod manager (such as r2modman): pick this game, install, and it handles the loader and dependencies.
- For a manual install, put the mod files into the matching Mod / plugins folder inside the game directory.
- Launch the game to confirm it loaded; mods with listed dependencies need those installed as well.
Install locations vary a lot between mods — the bundled readme is the most reliable guide.