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Modrinth · 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.

Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.

Quick answer

Which Always Bright release should I use?

Updated 25 days ago
Latest stable file 1.3.0
Game version 26.3
Loader Fabric

Always Bright 1.3.0 targets 26.3 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Always Bright required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

This file is marked client-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Always Bright 1.3.0 need?

1.3.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 1.3.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.3.0. It targets 26.3 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.3.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Always Bright add?

AlwaysBright (Mod)

A lightweight client-side mod that provides instant fullbright night vision and full lighting visibility across all dimensions.

AlwaysBright modifies gamma and lighting mechanics programmatically, giving you total visual clarity in caves, oceans, the Nether, and the End with zero lag.

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Prefer a pure resource pack with zero mod loader dependencies? Check out the official AlwaysBright Resource Pack version!

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Features

  • Full Visibility Everywhere: Brightens caves, night time, water, Nether, and End dimensions instantly.
  • Client-Side Only: Works on any multiplayer server, Realm, or singleplayer world without server installation.
  • Multi-Loader Support: Available for Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge across modern Minecraft versions.
  • Zero FPS Impact: Extremely lightweight mixins with no frame drops.

Compatibility

Mod Loader Status
Fabric Supported
Forge Supported
NeoForge Supported

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the server need this mod installed?
No. It is 100% client-side and works on any vanilla server, Realm, or modded server.

Q: Is there a resource pack version available?
Yes! If you prefer a resource pack over a mod file, click the blue banner above or visit the AlwaysBright Resource Pack Page.

Q: Can I include this in my modpack?
Yes! You are completely free to include AlwaysBright in any public or private modpack.

License & Author

Created by Xeonz.
Distributed under the CC0 1.0 Universal (Public Domain) license.

Project description from Modrinth.

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Always Bright by Minecraft version and loader

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16 available setups

Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.

Recent files

Always Bright versions and loaders

16 of 16 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.

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