FXBright
by VanshFX
FXBright is a Fabric client mod that raises the screen brightness of Minecraft, so caves, mines and the Nether stay readable at night.
What it does
Players toggle the effect instantly, and a simple settings menu lets them adjust brightness to the level they want. Turning the mod off restores the normal atmosphere, so the change is only ever a matter of rendering the screen. The setting is kept between sessions because the mod saves it automatically.
FXBright only changes how the game is rendered on the player's own screen. It does not alter the world, gamma values stored in the game, or gameplay, and it includes no ESP, X-Ray or combat automation features. It is published for Fabric only, for 16 release versions 1.21 – 26.2, and it is client-side only, so servers and other players do not need it. The mod is released under the MIT License but is not open source. The latest Fabric file is 26.2, published on 2026-07-20.
Key features
Instant fullbright toggle
A single key switches the brighter view on or off, so the normal atmosphere returns whenever the player wants it.
Adjustable brightness
The brightness level can be tuned in a settings menu, giving control over how bright the screen looks.
Automatic saved settings
The chosen brightness and toggle state are stored automatically and applied the next time the game starts.
Lightweight rendering change
The mod changes only the displayed image, leaving the world data and the game's stored gamma untouched.
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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
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Exploring caves and mines
Players moving through dark caves or mines can see terrain clearly without carrying extra light sources.
Night in the Nether
The brighter view helps players navigate the Nether, where lighting is low, and then switch back to normal when needed.
Who it’s for: Players who want better visibility underground or at night while keeping full control over how bright the game looks. Server owners do not need to install it, since it runs only on the client.
How it compares
Vision is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.11 – 26.3 under All rights reserved and is not open source. True Fullbright covers 1.20 – 26.3 on Fabric, client-side only, also under All rights reserved. Brightness Plus is Fabric and client-side only for 1.20.1 – 26.3 under the MIT License. Gamma Mod(Fullbright) is Fabric and client-side only for 1.20.1 – 26.2 and is open source under the MIT License, while Sodium Fullbright is Apache License 2.0 and covers 1.21.1 – 26.3.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FXBright | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-20 |
| Vision | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-17 |
| True Fullbright | Fabric | 1.20 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-02 |
| Brightness Plus | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-05 |
| Gamma Mod(Fullbright) | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-02 |
| Sodium Fullbright | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-03-26 |
Questions
Does FXBright need to be installed on the server?
Does FXBright change the game's gamma setting?
Which game versions does FXBright support?
In the catalog
FXBright 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
FXBright is a lightweight client-side Fabric mod that gives you full control over Minecraft's brightness. Explore caves, mines, the Nether, or the night with clear visibility—while still being able to switch back to the normal atmosphere whenever you want. FXBright only changes how your game is rendered on your…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/fxbright
- Owner
- VanshFX
- Published
- 2026-07-19
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-20
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15