
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.
Quick answer
Which Always Bright release matches 26.2 Forge?
Always Bright 1.2.1 targets 26.2 with Forge. 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.
This file is marked client-only.
What else does Always Bright 1.2.1 need?
1.2.1 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 1.2.1 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 1.2.1. 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
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 1.2.1. 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.
📦 Looking for the Pure Resource Pack Version?
Prefer a pure resource pack with zero mod loader dependencies? Check out the official AlwaysBright Resource Pack version!
👉 Click Here for AlwaysBright (Resource Pack)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.
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
1.2.1
AlwaysBright-mc26.2-v1.2.1-forge.jar
2 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.