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Improved syntax highlighting for Minecraft commands with theme support using TextMate.
Features
- Better syntax highlighting for Minecraft commands.
- Custom theme and grammar support with resource packs.
- Bracket pair colorization.
- API for other mods to use.
Switching themes
To switch themes, type /betterhighlighting theme <theme> in the chat. Command should suggest available themes.
Included themes
Ayu Dark. License: MIT | RepositoryCatppuccin Frappe. License: MIT | RepositoryDark Plus. License: MIT | RepositoryDracula. License: MIT | RepositoryGitHub Dark. License: MIT | RepositoryHouston. License: MIT | RepositoryMaterial. License: Apache 2.0 | RepositoryMonokai. License: MIT | Repository
Credits
This mod uses TextMate grammar library TM4E and a slightly modified version of syntax-mcfunction grammar.
How to Install Better Highlighting (Mod)
Better Highlighting by shurik204 is verified for Fabric across Minecraft versions 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1 (latest release: 0.3.1, file size: 2.1 MB). Follow the steps below to install it safely from ModCraft.tv:
- Click the Download button above and select your Minecraft version (1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1) and platform (Fabric).
- Make sure you have the compatible loader or environment installed for Fabric.
- Move the downloaded Better Highlighting file into your Minecraft
.minecraft/modsfolder and launch the game.
All Versions
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[0.3.1] 0.3.1
by shurik204 on Sep 22, 2026
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- Updated to 26.3
[0.3] Better Highlighting 0.3
by shurik204 on Jun 22, 2026
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- Updated to 26.1 & 26.2
- Improved debug scopes renderer
[0.2.2] Better Highlighting 0.2.2
by shurik204 on Dec 08, 2025
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- Added support for Minecraft 1.21.11
[0.2.1] Better Highlighting 0.2.1
by shurik204 on Oct 25, 2025
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- Added support for Minecraft 1.21.10
[0.2] Better Highlighting 0.2
by shurik204 on Jul 29, 2025
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- Refactored code to support 1.20.1 and above (probably snapshots as well)
[1.21.4-0.1.4] Better Highlighting 0.1.4
by shurik204 on Dec 04, 2024
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- Bump version (shurik204)
- Update to 1.21.4 (shurik204)
[1.21.2-0.1.3] Better Highlighting 0.1.3
by shurik204 on Oct 22, 2024
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- Bump version (shurik204)
- Update to 1.21.2 (shurik204)
- Fix incorrect highlighting (Closes #2) (shurik204)
- Use Eclipse Maven repo for TM4E (shurik204)
[1.20.1-0.1.2] Better Highlighting 0.1.2
by shurik204 on Sep 05, 2024
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Initial release
[1.20.4-0.1.2] Better Highlighting 0.1.2
by shurik204 on Aug 20, 2024
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Initial release
[1.21-0.1.2] Better Highlighting 0.1.2
by shurik204 on Jun 28, 2024
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- Updated syntax-mcfunction grammar
- Improved debug subcommands
[1.21-0.1.1] Better Highlighting 0.1.1
by shurik204 on Jun 21, 2024
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Updated to 1.21
