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@@ -4156,6 +4156,12 @@ Chat
* `minetest.chat_send_all(text)`
* `minetest.chat_send_player(name, text)`
+* `minetest.format_chat_message(name, message)`
+ * Used by the server to format a chat message, based on the setting `chat_message_format`.
+ Refer to the documentation of the setting for a list of valid placeholders.
+ * Takes player name and message, and returns the formatted string to be sent to players.
+ * Can be redefined by mods if required, for things like colored names or messages.
+ * **Only** the first occurrence of each placeholder will be replaced.
Environment access
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