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Gamma Utils (Fullbright)

by Sjouwer

Gamma Utils raises the client gamma far above the in-game brightness setting, so dark areas such as nights and caves render as if they were lit.

FabricNeoForgeQuiltClient-side onlyGNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 onlyOpen source1.14.4 – 26.3

What it does

The mod lets the player toggle between 100% and 1500% gamma with the G key, and toggle a client-side night vision effect with the H key. Gamma values, transition behavior, limit checks and the step size are all set in a configuration screen, and the /gamma set command sets a specific percentage. A smooth transition option softens the change when toggling, and an option can show a status effect while the gamma sits outside the normal range.

Gamma Utils runs client-side only, so a server does not need it installed. Releases cover 37 game versions, 1.14.4 – 26.3, for Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt, with snapshot builds also published. The mod requires Fabric API and Cloth Config API, and Mod Menu is optional for editing the configuration in game. Biggs-Nightvision requires it. The project is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only.

Key features

  1. Gamma toggle

    A key press switches the gamma between a default value and a higher toggled value, with both percentages set in the config.

  2. Client-side night vision

    A separate key toggles a night vision effect, which the author notes works better with shaders than high gamma does.

  3. Configurable limits

    Minimum and maximum gamma limits can be enforced or disabled, and the step size for each adjustment is set in the config.

  4. Smooth transition

    An optional setting makes the change between gamma values gradual, at a configurable speed in percentage per second.

  5. Status effect reminder

    An optional client-side status effect shows when the gamma is set outside the normal range from 0% to 100%.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
26.33.2.2+Fabric3.2.2+NeoForgeNot available
26.23.1.3+Fabric3.1.3+NeoForgeNot available
26.1.23.0.3+Fabric3.0.3+NeoForgeNot available
26.1.13.0.3+Fabric3.0.3+NeoForgeNot available
26.13.0.3+Fabric3.0.3+NeoForgeNot available
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.21.112.5.10Not available2.5.10
1.21.102.4.9Not available2.4.9
1.21.92.4.9Not available2.4.9
1.21.82.3.6Not available2.3.6
1.21.72.3.6Not available2.3.6
1.21.62.3.6Not available2.3.6
1.21.52.2.6Not available2.2.6
1.21.42.2.6Not available2.2.6
1.21.32.2.6Not available2.2.6
1.21.22.2.6Not available2.2.6
1.21.12.1.3Not available2.1.3
1.212.1.3Not available2.1.3
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.15.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.14.x1 of 1 version with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 2

Fabric APILightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.
Required
Cloth Config APIConfiguration Library for Minecraft Mods
Required

Optional 1

Mod MenuAdds a mod menu to view the list of mods you have installed.
Optional

Required by 1 mod

Biggs-Nightvision1.21.4 – 1.21.11

Use cases

Exploring caves

Mineshafts and underground ravines stay visible without carrying torches when the gamma is kept high while exploring.

Night builds

Outdoor building after dark is possible by raising the gamma, without waiting for daylight.

How it compares

Full comparison

Simple Fullbright is Fabric-only for 26.1 and open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later, while Gamma Utils covers 1.14.4 – 26.3 on Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt. Full Brightness Toggle is not open source, is published under All rights reserved, and covers 1.16.5 – 26.3 on four loaders. Dynamic Fullbright is open source under the MIT License and covers 1.18.2 – 26.3 on Fabric and Quilt.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Gamma Utils (Fullbright)Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt1.14.4 – 26.3Client-side only2026-10-14
Simple FullbrightFabric26.1Client-side only2026-03-28
Full Brightness ToggleFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.16.5 – 26.3Client-side only2026-10-13
Dynamic FullbrightFabric and Quilt1.18.2 – 26.3Client-side only2026-09-30

Questions

Does Gamma Utils need Fabric API?

Yes. Fabric API is required, and Cloth Config API is also required so the configuration screen works. Mod Menu is optional.

Does a server need Gamma Utils?

No. Only the player's own game runs it, since the mod is client-side only.

Why use the night vision toggle instead of high gamma with shaders?

The mod's description notes that high gamma does not work with shaders, while the night vision toggle works with at least some shaders.

Can the gamma value be set without a key press?

Yes. The /gamma set command sets the gamma to a specific percentage.

In the catalog

Gamma Utils (Fullbright) is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.

Utility mods36,990Fabric modsMods for 26.38,071

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What the author says

This is a fully configurable and client side gamma utility mod, making it much easier to see in the dark. It's a really basic mod that allows you to change the gamma value in game way higher than the in game brightness setting allows. Nights will look like day and caves will look like they're fully lit up. Basically…
Sjouwer, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
Sjouwer
Published
2021-06-13
Updated on Modrinth
2026-10-14
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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