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Neon Selection Box

by Blue-Beaker

Neon Selection Box changes how the outline around a targeted block looks, with adjustable width, color and a blinking mode.

ForgeClient-side onlyGNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 onlyOpen source1.16.5

What it does

The selection outline drawn around the block a player is looking at can be tuned in this Forge mod for 1.16.5. Its width and color are both configurable, so a thicker or differently tinted border can replace the default. An option lets the outline be drawn without the depth test, which keeps it visible through nearby geometry.

Another option makes the outline blink between two colors instead of staying a single shade, which is useful for players who want a box that stands out in dark areas. The mod is client-side only, so a server does not need it and players can join a server without installing anything. It is released under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, and the source code and issue tracker are public. The only game version it supports is 1.16.5.

Key features

  1. Outline width

    The width of the selection box outline can be set higher than the default, making the targeted block easier to spot.

  2. Outline color

    The color of the selection box outline is configurable, so the border can match a texture pack or personal preference.

  3. Blinking colors

    The outline can alternate between two colors over time instead of staying in one shade.

  4. Depth outline toggle

    A setting turns off the depth outline so the selection box is drawn without the depth test.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.16.51.0
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

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

How it compares

Full comparison

Custom Block Outline also changes the block outline on the client only, but it targets Forge 1.20.1 and is released under the MIT License, with no open source claim. Neon Lights covers the same client-side idea for 1.19.4 – 1.20.6 on Forge and NeoForge, under All rights reserved. Neon Craft Ultimate needs both client and server for 1.19 – 1.19.4, which makes it a different environment.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Neon Selection BoxForge1.16.5Client-side only2023-06-16
Custom Block OutlineForge1.20.1Client-side only2026-06-04
Neon LightsForge and NeoForge1.19.4 – 1.20.6Client-side only2024-08-09
Neon Craft UltimateForge1.19 – 1.19.4Client and server2025-01-24

Questions

Does Neon Selection Box need to be installed on the server?

No. Players add it to their own game, and a server needs no copy.

Which Minecraft version does Neon Selection Box support?

Only 1.16.5. The latest Forge file is 1.0 for 1.16.5, published on 2023-06-16.

Is Neon Selection Box open source?

Yes. It is released under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, and its source code and issue tracker are public.

In the catalog

Neon Selection Box is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,149 Decoration mods for Forge. 5,992 mods support Minecraft 1.16.5.

Decoration mods12,078Forge modsMods for 1.16.55,992

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What the author says

Features: - Tweak Color and Width of the outline. - Option to disable depth for outline. - Can make outline blink between 2 colors
Blue-Beaker, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
Blue-Beaker
Published
2023-06-16
Updated on Modrinth
2023-06-16
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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