LootHighlighter
A lightweight client-side mod that adds a colorful glow to dropped items for better visibility and loot identification.
About this Mod
LootHighlighter - Visual Loot Identification
LootHighlighter is a lightweight, client-side mod that adds a colored glow to items dropped on the ground, making them much easier to see in dark caves, water, or after intense combat.
💡 Main Features
Dynamic Outlines: Items on the ground emit a glow that helps you spot them from a distance.
Color Coding: Categorized colors allow you to identify what type of loot is on the ground before even picking it up.
No Lag: Built with optimized Mixins for zero impact on your game performance.
Server-Friendly: Since it's client-side, you can use it on any server without any issues!.
🎨 Color Guide
🔴 Red: All Swords and Tools (Pickaxes, Axes, Shovels, Shears).
🔵 Blue: All pieces of Armor.
🟡 Yellow: Rare consumables like Totems of Undying and Golden Apples.
🟣 Bright Purple: Obsidian and Crying Obsidian blocks.
🟢 Green: Ender Pearls.
⚪ White: Cobwebs.
✨ Default: Other items use their standard Minecraft rarity colors (e.g., Epic items glow Purple).
⚙️ Requirements
Minecraft: 1.21.4.
Loader: Fabric.
Dependency: Fabric API.
Available Versions
How to Install LootHighlighter 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 (1.21.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "LootHighlighter". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.4
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
LootHighlighter 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 (1.21.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is LootHighlighter compatible with fabric?
LootHighlighter officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with LootHighlighter – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if LootHighlighter 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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