ChatFilter

ChatFilter is a Bukkit/Spigot Minecraft plugin that enhances server chat by filtering spam, excessive capitalization, unwanted links, offensive language, and unrecognized symbols, ensuring a positive and secure environment for all players.

Features

• Spam Detection: Prevents rapid or duplicate messages.
• Caps Lock Control: Converts messages with excessive uppercase letters to lowercase.
• Link Filtering: Blocks unauthorized URLs and IP addresses, allowing only whitelisted entries.
• Symbol Filtering: Removes unwanted or unrecognized symbols from messages.
• Insult Filtering: Detects and censors offensive language.
• Reloadable Configuration: Update settings on-the-fly without restarting the server.

Installation

1. Prerequisites:

   • Bukkit/Spigot compatible Minecraft server.
   • Java 8 or higher.

2. Download:

   • Get the latest ChatFilter.jar.

3. Setup:

   • Place ChatFilter.jar into your server's plugins directory.
   • Start the server to generate the ChatFilter folder and configuration files.

Configuration

Customize the plugin by editing the Chatfilter.yaml located in plugins/ChatFilter/:

• Whitelist Links/IPs:

  links:
    ips: "twitch.tv, google.com, 0.0.0.0"

• Adjust Spam Settings:
  • Modify spamDelay and duplication rules in the SpamCheck class as needed.
• Customize Filters:
  • Update insult lists and symbol patterns in their respective classes.

Commands

• Reload Configuration:

  /chatfilter reload
  

  Reloads the Chatfilter.yaml without restarting the server.

Usage

Once installed, ChatFilter automatically monitors and processes all chat messages:

• Spam Prevention: Warns and blocks players sending messages too quickly or duplicately.
• Caps Control: Converts overly capitalized messages to lowercase.
• Link & IP Blocking: Blocks non-whitelisted links/IPs and notifies the player.
• Symbol Removal: Strips unwanted symbols from messages.
• Insult Censorship: Censors offensive words to maintain respectful chat.

Permissions

Integrate with your server’s permission system to manage access:

• Currently, no specific permissions are set. Extend as needed to control command access and filter exemptions.