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ItemGlow Mod

by LukeMCPE

ItemGlow surrounds dropped items in the world with floating particles, so loot on the ground stands out from its surroundings.

ForgeClient or server, optionalAll rights reserved1.12.2

What it does

Dropped items gain a faint magical effect: particles drift around each item lying in the world. The particles can be tinted with a chosen RGB colour, or take the armor dye colour of the item when that option is switched on. Settings sit in itemglow.cfg, and the in-game commands let an operator view, change and reload them without a restart.

ItemGlow is built for Forge 1.12.2 only. Its files cover that single game version, with 1.3 as the latest file released on 2025-09-29. Only the client needs it for the particles to show, but the server may also run it. The mod is not open source and is licensed as All rights reserved.

Key features

  1. Floating particles

    Particles float around dropped items, making items on the ground easier to spot.

  2. RGB particle tint

    The particle colour is set with red, green and blue values from 0 to 255.

  3. Armor-based colouring

    An optional setting takes the particle colour from the dye applied to the item's armor.

  4. Live configuration commands

    Commands view current settings, change them and reload the config while the game runs.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.12.21.3
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Use cases

Loot hunting

Players exploring a world can spot dropped gear and rare items at a distance, since the particles mark each item.

Server tuning

Server owners can limit how far particles render and how many appear per tick, balancing the effect against performance.

Who it’s for: Players who want dropped items to stand out, and server owners who want a configurable item effect that can be adjusted without restarting.

Questions

Which Forge version does ItemGlow support?

ItemGlow is published only for Forge 1.12.2, the single game version its files cover.

Does ItemGlow need to be on the server?

No. It works on either side, and neither needs it, so installing it on one side is enough.

How are the particles configured?

The itemglow.cfg file holds the options: maxDistance, particle colour values, useArmorColor, particleDensity and particleSpread. The in-game commands can change them while the game runs.

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What the author says

ItemGlow — Particle Aura for Dropped Items ItemGlow adds a subtle but magical visual effect to dropped items in the world by surrounding them with customizable particles. Whether you're hunting for loot or just want your gear to sparkle, this mod makes every item feel special. In-game commands for live tweaking…
LukeMCPE, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
LukeMCPE
Published
2025-09-29
Updated on Modrinth
2025-09-29
Facts verified
2026-10-15
Open on ModrinthCompare