Better Highlighting

Improved syntax highlighting for Minecraft commands with theme support using TextMate

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About this Mod

Improved syntax highlighting for Minecraft commands with theme support using TextMate.

Features

Better syntax highlighting for Minecraft commands.
Custom theme and grammar support with resource packs.
Bracket pair colorization.
API for other mods to use.

Switching themes

To switch themes, type /betterhighlighting theme <theme> in the chat. Command should suggest available themes.

Included themes

Ayu Dark. License: MIT | Repository
Catppuccin Frappe. License: MIT | Repository
Dark Plus. License: MIT | Repository
Dracula. License: MIT | Repository
GitHub Dark. License: MIT | Repository
Houston. License: MIT | Repository
Material. License: Apache 2.0 | Repository
Monokai. License: MIT | Repository

Credits

This mod uses TextMate grammar library TM4E and a slightly modified version of syntax-mcfunction grammar.

Available Versions

Better Highlighting 0.2.2release

MC 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric

December 8, 2025

Better Highlighting 0.2.1release

MC 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10fabric

October 25, 2025

How to Install Better Highlighting on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Better Highlighting". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+15 more)

Server-side

✗ Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Better Highlighting server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Better Highlighting compatible with fabric?

Better Highlighting officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Better Highlighting – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better Highlighting consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.