
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
HighLightItem
Minecraft mod that highlights inventory items similar to the one hovered over.
Quick answer
Which HighLightItem release should I use?
HighLightItem 2.3.0 targets 26.2 with Fabric, Quilt. 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 HighLightItem 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 HighLightItem 2.3.0 need?
2.3.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add HighLightItem without breaking your instance.
Built for HighLightItem 2.3.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 2.3.0. It targets 26.2 with Fabric, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
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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 2.3.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does HighLightItem add?
What is the mod doing?
Minecraft mod that highlights inventory items similar to the one hovered over.
Features (only 1.0.0 or superior versions)
You can use differents comparaison modes :
- ITEM_ONLY : This mode will only compare if the materials are identicals for example if it's a oak door or not. It's how the mod has compared ItemStack until this feature was added and it's the default mode
- ITEM_AND_AMOUNT : Like the previous mode but it will compare if stacks has the same amount for example only all the 2 oak doors stacks will be highlighted
- ITEM_AND_NBT : It will compare like ITEM_ONLY mode plus compare the NBT for example does a name tag uses same names or shulker boxes contains the same exact contents
- ITEM_AND_NBT_AND_AMOUNT : It's a mix of all previous modes
For version 1.1.0+ three new comparaison modes exists :
- NAME_ONLY : It will check if items share the same name
- NAME_AND_AMOUNT : like previous one but check if stacks has the same amount too
- NAMESPACE : It will highlight the items who share the same namespace usefull to highlight all items that are from the same mod
Custom colors :
You can choose between 16.777.216 colors to tune the Highlighting either using the command or via the menu where you can use sliders and a preview to make it easier. The format used is the RGBA
Opacity :
With the custom colors using the RGBA format it means you can tweak the transparency which is the A(for alpha) value you choose.
Keybinds :
You can add keybinds to toggle the highlighting, changing mode comparaison, color the hovered element or open the color picker menu.
Language :
The mod is available in English, French, German, Russian, Ukrainian and Chinese Simplified.
Config menu (v2.0.0+):
The old color picker is now a true configuration menu where you can change all the configs directly. To open it you can use the command /highlightitem menu or the keybind or if you use ModMenu directly from the Mods button.
Notifications (v2.0.0+):
You can choose a preferred mod notification sending mode when you have no inventory opened :
- Default : It depends on the context.
- If you are using the command to make a change the notif will be sent in the chat.
- If you pressed a key bind it will be sent in the minecraft overlay zone (above life, levels and hunger).
- Chat : It will be sent in the chat
- Overlay : It will be sent in the minecraft overlay zone (above life, levels and hunger).
- Toast : It will always be sent in a "minecraft toast notification"
Commands
If you prefer commands than keybinds and the menu there are three commands available to manage the mod :
/highlightitem toggle -> activate/deactivate the mod
/highlightitem menu -> open the config menu (only for v2.0.0+)
/highlightitem colorHover <true/false>-> when set to true the slot of the item you are pointing with your cursor will be colored too when set to false it still will be highlight but with the vanilla highlighting
/highlightitem color <COLOR> -> choose the color in a list of default colors the mod will use to highlight the items
/highlightitem color CUSTOM <RGBA value> -> choose a custom color using the RGBA format
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Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
HighLightItem 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 builds1.21.10
2 loader builds1.21.9
2 loader builds1.21.8
2 loader builds1.21.7
2 loader builds1.21.6
2 loader builds1.21.5
2 loader builds1.21.4
2 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
HighLightItem versions and loaders
2.3.0
highlightItem-2.3.0.jar
17 Jun 2026
2.2.0
highlightItem-2.2.0.jar
25 Mar 2026
2.1.0
highlightItem-2.1.0.jar
12 Dec 2025
2.0.2
highlightItem-2.0.2.jar
10 Oct 2025
2.0.1
highlightItem-2.0.1.jar
1 Jul 2025
2.0.0
highlightItem-2.0.0.jar
23 Jun 2025
1.3.3
highlightItem-1.3.3.jar
17 Jun 2025
1.3.2
highlightItem-1.3.2.jar
27 Mar 2025
1.3.1
highlightItem-1.3.1.jar
4 Dec 2024
1.3.0
highlightItem-1.3.0.jar
23 Nov 2024
1.3.0-SNAPSHOT
highlightItem-1.3.0-SNAPSHOT.jar
23 Oct 2024
1.2.1
highlightItem-1.2.1.jar
17 Sept 2024
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.