
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
ItemBeacon
Highlights dropped items with customizable beacon beams and lightweight particles. Fully client-side with rarity, type, count, and item filters.
Quick answer
Which ItemBeacon release should I use?
ItemBeacon 1.0.1 targets 1.21.1, 1.21.11, 26.1.2 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is ItemBeacon required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
This file is marked client-only.
What else does ItemBeacon 1.0.1 need?
1.0.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Simple GUI 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 ItemBeacon without breaking your instance.
Built for ItemBeacon 1.0.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.0.1. It targets 1.21.1, 1.21.11, 26.1.2 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Simple GUI API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does ItemBeacon add?
ItemBeacon
ItemBeacon makes dropped items easy to find by rendering customizable beacon beams and lightweight particles above them.
Features
- Completely client-side
no server installation or custom network packets required
- Depth-aware rendering
beacon beams stay hidden behind walls instead of acting like X-ray
- Flexible filters
show beacons by rarity, item category, stack count, or a custom item list
- Custom colors
configure colors for each rarity or individual registered items
- Customizable beams
adjust length, inner and outer thickness, opacity, and smooth tip fading
- Two particle styles
rising and wisp particles with adjustable amount, speed, size, and color
- Built-in texture editor
create, import, export, rename, and manage custom beam and particle masks
- Performance controls
configurable render distance, tracked-item limit, particle limit, and frustum culling
Configuration
Press B by default to open the ItemBeacon settings screen.
The settings screen is provided by Simple GUI API and includes dedicated tabs for general settings, display conditions, beacon layers, particles, textures, and individual items.
Requirements
- Simple GUI API 1.5.2 or newer
- A supported Fabric, Forge, or NeoForge client
ItemBeacon and Simple GUI API only need to be installed on the client. They are not required on the server.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
ItemBeacon by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.3-snapshot-6
1 loader build26.3-snapshot-5
1 loader build26.3-snapshot-4
1 loader build26.3-snapshot-3
1 loader build26.3-snapshot-2
1 loader build26.3-snapshot-1
1 loader build26.3
3 loader builds26.2
3 loader builds26.1.2
3 loader builds26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.11
3 loader buildsShowing 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
ItemBeacon versions and loaders
1.0.1
ItemBeacon-1.0.1+1.21.x+26.1.x+26.2.x+26.3.x.jar
19 Oct 2026
1.0.0
ItemBeacon-Fabric-1.0.0+1.21.x+26.1.x+26.2.x+26.3-snapshot.x.jar
4 Aug 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.