ItemGlow Mod
ItemGlow adds a subtle but magical visual effect to dropped items in the world by surrounding them with customizable particles.
About this Mod
ItemGlow — Particle Aura for Dropped Items
ItemGlow adds a subtle but magical visual effect to dropped items in the world by surrounding them with customizable particles. Whether you're hunting for loot or just want your gear to sparkle, this mod makes every item feel special.
✨ Features:
Floating particles around dropped items
Fully configurable via itemglow.cfg
RGB color control for particle tint
Armor-based coloring (optional)
Adjustable density and spread
In-game commands for live tweaking (/itemglow set, /itemglow reload)
🔧 Configuration Options:
maxDistance — how far particles are rendered
particleColorR/G/B — particle color (0–255)
useArmorColor — use item’s armor dye color
particleDensity — number of particles per tick
particleSpread — how far particles scatter
💬 Commands:
Use /itemglow get to view current settings, /itemglow set
Available Versions
How to Install ItemGlow Mod on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.12.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "ItemGlow Mod". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.12.2
Server-side
~ OptionalRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
ItemGlow Mod server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.12.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is ItemGlow Mod compatible with forge?
ItemGlow Mod officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.12.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with ItemGlow Mod – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if ItemGlow Mod 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.
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