CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Better Highlighting
Improved syntax highlighting for Minecraft commands with theme support using TextMate
Quick answer
Which Better Highlighting release should I use?
Better Highlighting better-highlighting-0.3.1.jar targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Better Highlighting required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Better Highlighting better-highlighting-0.3.1.jar need?
better-highlighting-0.3.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Better Highlighting without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Highlighting better-highlighting-0.3.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use better-highlighting-0.3.1.jar. It targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside better-highlighting-0.3.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Highlighting add?
Improved syntax highlighting for Minecraft commands with theme support using TextMate.
Requires Fabric API
Features
- Better syntax highlighting for Minecraft commands.
- Custom theme and grammar support with resource packs.
- Bracket pair colorization.
- API for other mods to use.
Switching themes
To switch themes, type /betterhighlighting theme theme_name in the chat. Command should suggest available themes.
Included themes
Ayu Dark. License: MIT | RepositoryCatppuccin Frappe. License: MIT | RepositoryDark Plus. License: MIT | RepositoryDracula. License: MIT | RepositoryGitHub Dark. License: MIT | RepositoryHouston. License: MIT | RepositoryMaterial. License: Apache 2.0 | RepositoryMonokai. License: MIT | Repository
Credits
This mod uses TextMate grammar library TM4E and a slightly modified version of syntax-mcfunction grammar.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Better Highlighting by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.3
1 loader build26.2
1 loader build26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.10
1 loader build1.21.9
1 loader build1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 23 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better Highlighting versions and loaders
better-highlighting-0.3.1.jar
22 Sept 2026
better-highlighting-0.3.jar
22 Jun 2026
better-highlighting-0.2.2.jar
8 Dec 2025
better-highlighting-0.2.1.jar
25 Oct 2025
better-highlighting-0.2.jar
29 Jul 2025
Better Highlighting 0.1.4
better-highlighting-1.21.4-0.1.4.jar
4 Dec 2024
Better Highlighting 0.1.3
better-highlighting-1.21.2-0.1.3.jar
22 Oct 2024
Better Highlighting 0.1.2
better-highlighting-1.20.1-0.1.2.jar
5 Sept 2024
Better Highlighting 0.1.2
better-highlighting-1.20.4-0.1.2.jar
20 Aug 2024
Better Highlighting 0.1.2
better-highlighting-1.21-0.1.2.jar
28 Jun 2024
Better Highlighting 0.1.1
better-highlighting-1.21-0.1.1.jar
21 Jun 2024
better-highlighting-1.20.6-0.1.0.jar
6 Jun 2024
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.