Glowing-entities
by I-No-oNe
Glowing-entities lets a player make mobs and other entities emit light on their own screen, with the glow strength and light level set by the player.
What it does
The mod is client-sided. It changes how entities are drawn on the player's own screen, so the glow appears for that player only and the server does not need to run it. Cloth Config API is required, and Mod Menu is optional for opening the settings from a menu.
The glow strength can be replaced with a value, and the entity light level can be set to a number from 0 to 15. Turning the mod off is done by typing one of the chat commands it provides. The current main developer is ClickCrystals, and the second version was helped by a contributor named Legend. The source code and issue tracker are public, and the mod is released under the MIT License, so it is open source.
Key features
Entity glow
Mobs and other entities are drawn with a glowing outline on the client, making them easier to spot in dark areas.
Adjustable glow strength
The glowing effect strength can be replaced with a chosen value, giving the player control over how strong the outline looks.
Light level control
Each entity's light level can be set to a number between 0 and 15, changing how much light it gives off.
Chat commands
A command typed in chat turns the mod off, so the player can return to normal rendering without removing the file.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x6 of 6 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
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Optional 1
Use cases
Spotting mobs in caves
A player exploring dark caves can make hostile mobs glow so they stand out against the surroundings.
Tracking entities in a crowd
Players who want a clearer view of mobs in busy areas can raise the glow strength and light level to track them.
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric who want entities to glow on their own screen. Because the mod is client-side only, server owners do not need to install it.
How it compares
Target Entity is a Fabric mod that is client-side only, open source under the MIT License, and published for 26.1 – 26.1.2, so it covers a different version range. SimpleGlowing is a Fabric mod for 1.21.1 – 1.21.8 that needs both client and server and is not open source. Glow Glow Berries is server-side only, open source under the MIT License and covers 1.20 – 1.21.8.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glowing-entities | Fabric | 1.17 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2025-11-30 |
| Target Entity | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-04-23 |
| SimpleGlowing | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2025-08-19 |
| Glow Glow Berries | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.21.8 | Server-side only | 2025-09-18 |
Questions
Does Glowing-entities need Cloth Config API?
Does the server need to run Glowing-entities?
How can the mod be turned off?
Which game versions does the latest file support?
In the catalog
Glowing-entities is one of 7,555 Cursed mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,235 Cursed mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/glowing-entities
- Owner
- I-No-oNe
- Published
- 2023-11-27
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-11-30
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15