Carter Outline
by carterhayes
Carter Outline changes the block selection outline that Minecraft draws around the block under the crosshair, with a custom color and an optional full outline mode.
What it does
Carter Outline is a client-side Fabric mod that restyles the default block outline. Players can set the outline color and switch to a full outline mode that draws the entire block edge set. Changes apply in the Mod Menu config screen, so no file editing is needed. The mod targets Fabric 1.21.11 and later and works in multiplayer, since only the client needs it.
The author describes the rendering as lightweight and optimized, meaning it aims to leave frame rate largely unaffected while making block selection clearer during building, mining and exploring. It changes only the outline and does not alter gameplay or core mechanics. Fabric API and Mod Menu are required, and the mod is published for Fabric across 22 release versions, with 1.0.0 for 26.2 as the latest file, under All rights reserved. It is not open source.
Key features
Custom outline color
The color of the block outline can be changed to suit the player's preference or texture pack.
Full outline mode
An alternative mode draws the complete outline of the targeted block instead of the default partial edges.
Mod Menu configuration
Settings are reached through Mod Menu, so the outline style can be adjusted without restarting the game.
Lightweight rendering
The outline is drawn with a simple, optimized render path that the author describes as light on performance.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 2
Use cases
Building and mining
Clearer outlines make it easier to see which block a placement or break action will affect.
Exploring
A distinct outline color helps the targeted block stand out in dim caves or busy terrain.
Who it’s for: Players who want a clearer or more modern block selection outline on Fabric, in single-player or on multiplayer servers, without changing gameplay.
How it compares
Dynamic Outlines is a client-side Fabric mod for 1.21 – 26.2 under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, so it is open source. SelectiveBounds is also open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, and it supports Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 26.2. Carter Outline is not open source and is Fabric only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Outline | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-18 |
| Dynamic Outlines | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-27 |
| SelectiveBounds | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-09-09 |
Questions
Does Carter Outline need Fabric API and Mod Menu?
Does Carter Outline have to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft versions does Carter Outline support?
In the catalog
Carter Outline is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
Carter Outline is a lightweight client-side Fabric mod that enhances Minecraft's default block outline with a cleaner, more modern, and customizable appearance. Designed to stay lightweight and performance-friendly, Carter Outline improves block visibility without changing the core Minecraft gameplay. Whether you're…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/carter-outline
- Owner
- carterhayes
- Published
- 2026-07-16
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-18
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15