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Items Highlighter

Selected items with a colored overlay

Fabric
Loaders
Fabric
Downloads on Modrinth
440
Followers on Modrinth
1
versions
3
Updated
July 3, 2026Jul 3
Published
in 2026
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At a glance

Runs on Fabric
For Minecraft 1.21.4, 1.21.11
Client only — no need to install it on the server
Latest version — 2.1.1 from July 3, 2026
License MIT — free
Where it's needed
In gamerequiredOn servernot needed

Install in the game only; not needed on the server

Game versions1.21.4, 1.21.11

⏱️ Item Highlighter — Highlight Important Items

Tired of searching for key items in the middle of a fight?
Item Highlighter highlights selected items with a colored overlay directly on the item icon.

It works in both hotbar and inventory, with a separate color for each tracked item.

✨ Features:
🎯 Highlights selected items in hotbar and inventory
🌈 Custom color per item
🔎 Smart item input ⚡ Autocomplete suggestions while typing
🧹 One-click item removal from the list
🎨 Color picker window + HEX color input
⌨️ Configurable keybind to open the menu
⚙️ Fully configurable via Mod Menu + Cloth Config

🎯 Why use it:
Instantly spot totems, pearls, gapples, and other important items
Great for PvP and fast-paced gameplay
Cleaner than adding extra HUD widgets

🛠️ Compatibility:
Works on Fabric
Supported Minecraft version: 1.21.4
Requires: Fabric API, Cloth Config
Optional (for config screen): Mod Menu

📌 Usage:
Open Mod Menu -> Item Highlighter -> Configure
or press your configured open-menu key
Add an item by name, pick a color, and save
Done: tracked items are highlighted instantly in hotbar and inventory

📩 For questions and bug reports: Telegram / Discord — @b1nt1n

FAQ

How to install Items Highlighter?

Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download Items Highlighter for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Which Minecraft versions does Items Highlighter support?

Items Highlighter has builds for Minecraft 1.21.4, 1.21.11.

Is Items Highlighter needed on the server?

Client only — no need to install it on the server

License and source
MIT Licensefree to use and share with credit to the author
Original — Modrinth↗Files unchanged, verified with SHA-512Is this your mod? For rights holders

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