# Name Prettifier

CobbleQOL can “prettify” missing Cobblemon species translation keys when they appear in server messages.

### The problem

Custom species sometimes lack client language entries. When that happens, you may see keys like:

* `cobblemon.species.ectomancer.name`

### What CobbleQOL does

With `chat.prettifyMissingSpeciesNames` enabled, CobbleQOL will convert the key into a readable name:

* `cobblemon.species.ectomancer.name` → `Ectomancer`

This applies to server-originating text such as:

* Chat/system messages
* Console command feedback
* Battle logs (server-visible output)

### Client UI limitation

Client-side UI (party overlay, Pokémon summary screen, etc.) is rendered locally by the client. If you need those screens to show proper names, you must provide:

* The proper mon client-side mod, or
* A resource pack with language entries for your custom species
* <mark style="color:red;">**I REALLY TRIED TO MAKE IT SERVER - SIDE ONLY.**</mark>


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