CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Always Bright
A mod that forces full brightness even when shaders are enabled, so your world is always fully lit with no dark areas.
Quick answer
Which Always Bright release matches 26.2 Forge?
Always Bright AlwaysBright-mc26.2-v1.2.1-forge.jar targets 26.2 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Always Bright 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 Always Bright AlwaysBright-mc26.2-v1.2.1-forge.jar need?
AlwaysBright-mc26.2-v1.2.1-forge.jar on 26.2 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Always Bright without breaking your instance.
Built for Always Bright AlwaysBright-mc26.2-v1.2.1-forge.jar on 26.2 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use AlwaysBright-mc26.2-v1.2.1-forge.jar. It targets 26.2 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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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 AlwaysBright-mc26.2-v1.2.1-forge.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Always Bright add?
AlwaysBright is a Minecraft mod that forces full brightness at all times, even when shaders are enabled. No more dark caves, dim dungeons, or shadowy corners every area of your world stays fully lit without needing to adjust gamma settings or use night vision.
Compatible with popular shader packs, AlwaysBright ensures your brightness settings are never overridden. Perfect for players who want a cleaner, fully visible Minecraft experience while keeping their shaders active.
Features:
Forces full brightness in all lighting conditions
Works with shaders enabled
No configuration needed
Lightweight and performance friendly
Compatible with Fabric and Forge
Tags: fullbright minecraft, minecraft fullbright mod, fullbright with shaders, minecraft always bright, no dark minecraft, minecraft brightness mod, shader fullbright fix
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Always Bright by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
3 loader builds26.1.2
3 loader builds26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
3 loader builds1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.10
1 loader build1.21.9
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Always Bright versions and loaders
AlwaysBright-mc26.2-v1.2.1-forge.jar
2 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.