Contour
by MinchexBG
Contour outlines visible players and armor stands in custom RGB colors, so a highlighted figure stands apart from the scene around it.
What it does
Contour draws a colored outline around players and armor stands that the client can see, and the outline color is set with RGB sliders or one of the built-in presets. Players can switch the highlight on and off, and it applies to the entities in the current world view without changing how the game plays.
The mod is a client mod, so only the player who installs it sees the outlines. Installation also needs Fabric API and Fabric Language Kotlin, which both have to be present on Fabric. Files are published for 26.1.2, 26.2 and 26.3, and the latest build is 1.1.26.3 for 26.3, released on 2026-09-30. Contour is released under the MIT License and is open source, and the source code and issue tracker are public. The author notes a server installation requirement, while the configuration screen is reachable from the game's own settings.
Key features
Outlines for players
Player models get a colored outline so they stand out in crowded areas or on busy servers.
Armor stand highlighting
Armor stands receive the same spotlight treatment as players, which helps when they are used as markers in builds.
RGB outline colors
Custom colors are set with red, green and blue sliders, and a set of built-in presets is available for quick changes.
Configuration screen
A settings screen lets players adjust the outline colors and which entities are highlighted without editing files.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Crowded multiplayer areas
In hubs or spawn areas with many players, a distinct outline helps a player locate friends quickly.
Marked armor stands in builds
Builders who place armor stands as markers can give each one an outline color so they can be found at a glance.
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric who want their view of other players and armor stands to be highlighted, and server owners who want to know the mod is client-side only before they recommend it to players.
How it compares
Visible Entities is a Fabric mod for 1.21 – 26.3 under the MIT License, and it is open source. It is client required, with the server optional. Wikicraft Spotlight is a client-side only Fabric mod for 1.21.11 – 26.1, also under the MIT License and open source. LumaTorch is a Fabric client and server mod for 26.1.2 under All rights reserved, and it is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contour | Fabric | 26.1.2 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-30 |
| Visible Entities | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.3 | Client required, server optional | 2026-09-16 |
| Wikicraft Spotlight | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.1 | Client-side only | 2026-03-26 |
| LumaTorch | Fabric | 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-07-28 |
Questions
Does Contour need Fabric API?
Is Contour needed on a server?
Which game versions does Contour support?
In the catalog
Contour is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Lights on! Highlight visible players and armor stands with customizable RGB outlines.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/contour
- Owner
- MinchexBG
- Published
- 2026-07-13
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-30
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15