CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Item Highlighter [Neo/Forge]
Highlights newly picked-up items. Simple and convenient.
Quick answer
Which Item Highlighter [Neo/Forge] release should I use?
Item Highlighter [Neo/Forge] Highlighter-26.2-forge-1.2.2.jar targets 26.2 with Forge. 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 Item Highlighter [Neo/Forge] 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 Item Highlighter [Neo/Forge] Highlighter-26.2-forge-1.2.2.jar need?
Highlighter-26.2-forge-1.2.2.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Iceberg [Neo/Forge] 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 Item Highlighter [Neo/Forge] without breaking your instance.
Built for Item Highlighter [Neo/Forge] Highlighter-26.2-forge-1.2.2.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Highlighter-26.2-forge-1.2.2.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
Install Iceberg [Neo/Forge] 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 Highlighter-26.2-forge-1.2.2.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Item Highlighter [Neo/Forge] add?
This is the Forge version of the mod, if you're looking for Fabric click here.
Quickly find new items by showing an animated star on all newly-picked up items.

Versions after 1.12.x require Iceberg, you can download it here.
Client / Server
This mod needs to be installed on just the client.
Configuration
Can be configured to clear new item markers when you close your inventory and/or when you hover over them. You can also choose whether to keep the gold colored icons, or if the icons should match the item name colors.
Customization
The appearance of the new item markers can be customized with resource packs. But why would you? They're so cute.
You are free to use this mod in modpacks.
Problems, feature request, something else? Join us on Discord!
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Item Highlighter [Neo/Forge] by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
2 loader builds26.1.2
2 loader builds26.1.1
2 loader builds26.1
2 loader builds1.21.11
2 loader builds1.21.4
2 loader builds1.21.3
2 loader builds1.21.1
2 loader builds1.21
2 loader builds1.20.6
1 loader build1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.2
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 25 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
Item Highlighter [Neo/Forge] versions and loaders
Highlighter-26.2-forge-1.2.2.jar
30 Jun 2026
Highlighter-26.2-neoforge-1.2.2.jar
30 Jun 2026
Highlighter-26.1.2-forge-1.2.1.jar
23 Jun 2026
Highlighter-26.1.2-neoforge-1.2.1.jar
23 Jun 2026
Highlighter-1.21.11-forge-1.2.0.jar
21 May 2026
Highlighter-1.21.11-neoforge-1.2.0.jar
21 May 2026
Highlighter-1.21.4-forge-1.1.11.jar
7 Feb 2025
Highlighter-1.21.4-neoforge-1.1.11.jar
7 Feb 2025
Highlighter-1.21.3-forge-1.1.11.jar
14 Dec 2024
Highlighter-1.21.3-neoforge-1.1.11.jar
14 Dec 2024
Highlighter-1.21-neoforge-1.1.11.jar
2 Aug 2024
Highlighter-1.21-forge-1.1.11.jar
2 Aug 2024
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
