Dynamic Lights [Server] [Fabric/NeoForge]

Server-side dynamic lighting for Minecraft 1.17.x-26.2.x

➜ The data pack version of this mod can be found here

For heavily modded setups, modpacks, as well as for playing on external servers, I recommend LambDynamicLights or similar client-side mods instead.
There is a dedicated page about this in the wiki with more info.

💡 Features

This mod brings dynamic lighting to Minecraft without any client-side requirements. Supported entities and items (like torches, glowstone, or enchanted gear), held or worn by players, mobs, or placed in item frames, will emit light using the light block added in Snapshot 21w13a.

• 50+ supported vanilla items out of the box
• Multiple light levels: 3, 6, 9, 12, and 15
• Water-sensitive behavior with sounds for some items
• Enchanted items glow by default (light level 6), with special cases for Fire Aspect, Riptide, Channeling (light level 9)
• Amethyst-trimmed armor emits light
• Mobs, falling blocks, and display entities can emit light if carrying a supported item
• Curios API support for modded inventory slots See issue #76

Since this project is completely server-side, players joining a server with Dynamic Lights installed will not need to install anything on their end for it to work! However, you can still use the mod version on the client for single-player worlds only. Joining a server that does not have Dynamic Lights installed will have no effect.

➜ For a complete list of supported items & entities, and available settings, take a look at the wiki

ℹ️ Limitations

Since this is a data pack at its core, there are some limitations compared to other purely modded solutions.

🔧 Installation & Use

Download the mod and put the mod .jar file into your .minecraft/mods folder.

Install MidnightLib alongside Dynamic Lights for a global settings menu across all worlds.

To manage settings, reset, or uninstall the pack, use /trigger tschipcraft.menu or /function #tschipcraft:menu.

🧩 Compatibility

Forge is only natively supported until Minecraft 1.21.5.

This project implements the Smithed and essential MC Datapacks Discord Server Conventions to ensure data pack compatibility.

🔗 External Links

🤝 Partner Offers

Want to buy Hytale or upgrade your edition? Use creator code Tschipcraft upon checkout for me to receive a commission! (The price for you stays the same)