CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Ultimate Brightness
Makes Minecraft brighter!!! A full brightness mod
Quick answer
Which Ultimate Brightness release should I use?
Ultimate Brightness ultimate-brightness-1.20.1.jar targets 1.20.1 with Fabric, Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. 1 required mod needs a matching file.
Where it goes
Is Ultimate Brightness 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 Ultimate Brightness ultimate-brightness-1.20.1.jar need?
ultimate-brightness-1.20.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Polytone first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Ultimate Brightness without breaking your instance.
Built for Ultimate Brightness ultimate-brightness-1.20.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use ultimate-brightness-1.20.1.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Fabric, Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Polytone first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.
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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 ultimate-brightness-1.20.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Ultimate Brightness add?
Ultimate Brightness is a light-weighted mod which permanently sets the brightness of to the maximum level. This eliminates dark shadows and completely illuminates deep caves, underwater areas, and nighttime environments, making everything perfectly visible without needing to craft or place torches.
Polytone for Fabric & Optifine for Forge
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Ultimate Brightness by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.3
2 loader builds1.21.1
2 loader builds1.20.1
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Ultimate Brightness versions and loaders
ultimate-brightness-1.20.1.jar
8 Aug 2026
ultimate-brightness-1-21-1.jar
8 Aug 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.