Chat Styles (Names, Messages & Prefixes) 1.0.2

> BetterChat is needed, but no config has to be done there - Only the hook "OnBetterChat" is being used. <

xChatStyles

xChatStyles adds smooth gradient colors to player names, prefixes, and chat messages, giving your server a premium, modern look without clutter or spam.

It’s clean, readable, and designed to enhance chat - not overpower it.

It lets you customize how players appear in chat using animated-looking color gradients. Perfect for VIPs, staff, donators, or special roles. No flashy UI. No complicated setup. Just beautiful chat.

Features

Gradient Names & Messages

• Smooth color gradients instead of flat colors, but you can also use a solid color
• Player names
• Chat messages
• Prefixes (VIP, Admin, etc.)
• Looks great without hurting readability

Multiple Prefix Support

• Players can have more than one prefix
• Each prefix can have its own color style

Great for VIP & Donator Perks

• Instantly makes VIP ranks feel premium
• Visual reward without gameplay imbalance
• Easy to sell as a cosmetic perk

Server Friendly

• No lag or spam
• Optimized to run smoothly on live servers
• Works quietly in the background

Supports permission-based style, not just permanent chat style.

Preset Colors (Samples)

Plugin Preview

 Chat Commands (Player)

/xcs - Opens the Ui

 Chat & Console Commands (Admin)

/* Add chat styles without permission */
/addprefix <STEAMID> <PREFIXNAME> <#HEX> <#HEX> <#HEX>... 
/addmessagecolor <STEAMID> <#HEX> <#HEX> <#HEX>...
/addusernamecolor <STEAMID> <#HEX> <#HEX> <#HEX>...
/addall <STEAMID> <PREFIXNAME> <#HEX> <#HEX> <#HEX>... [This will add a prefix with provided color(s), message style with provided color(s) and username style with provided color(s) with just 1 command.]
/* Add chat styles without permission */

/* Add chat styles WITH permission */
/addprefix <xchatstyles.PERMISSIONNAME> <PrefixName> <#HEX> <#HEX> <#HEX> ...
/addall <xchatstyles.PERMISSIONNAME> <PrefixName> <#HEX> <#HEX> <#HEX> ...
/addmessagecolor <xchatstyles.PERMISSIONNAME> <#HEX> <#HEX> <#HEX> ...
/addusernamecolor <xchatstyles.PERMISSIONNAME> <#HEX> <#HEX> <#HEX> ...
/* Add chat styles WITH permission */
---> As long as the player has permission, they can select it with /xcs
---> Automatically removed when permission is revoked
---> Permission-Based ChatStyles has (Permission) indicator in /xcs
---> The permission must start with 'xchatstyles.*'. Example: /addall <xchatstyles.vip> VIP <#HEX> <#HEX> <#HEX> ...
  
  
/*********************************************************************************************************/
/* Use 1 #HEX Color (Example: #fcba03) for a single color, use multiple #HEX Colors for a color gradient */
/*									 				 */
/* Example: /addprefix 76561198412496844 OMEGA #32a852 #71a67f						 */
/*									 				 */
/*********************************************************************************************************/
  
/removeprefix <steamid> <index|PrefixName>
/removemessagecolor <steamid> <index>
/removeusernamecolor <steamid> <index>

Recommended Plugin for >TIMED< PERMISSION:

 Config

{
  "MaxPrefixes": 3
}