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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Smooth Skies

Smooths out the skybox colors on far render distances.

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Quick answer

Which Smooth Skies release should I use?

Updated 4 months ago
Latest stable file Smooth Skies 2.12.0
Game version 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2
Loader Fabric

Smooth Skies 2.12.0 targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Smooth Skies required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Smooth Skies 2.12.0 need?

Smooth Skies 2.12.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 2 required mods have matching files

Install Fabric API, YetAnotherConfigLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

3 listed on this file 1 pulled in by one of those mods
Fabric API Needed by Smooth Skies 2.12.0
required
Matching file found Matched file: [26.1.2] Fabric API 0.155.2+26.1.2
Mod Menu Optional for Smooth Skies 2.12.0
optional
Matching file found Matched file: v18.0.0 for 26.1
YetAnotherConfigLib Needed by Smooth Skies 2.12.0
required
Matching file found Matched file: 3.9.6 for fabric 26.1
Text Placeholder API Needed by Mod Menu
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: placeholder-api-3.0.0+26.1.jar

1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Smooth Skies without breaking your instance.

Built for Smooth Skies 2.12.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use Smooth Skies 2.12.0. It targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API, YetAnotherConfigLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside Smooth Skies 2.12.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Smooth Skies add?

Smooth Skies

A very simple mod that smooths out the fog color when using high render distances, such as with Nvidium! Also has other customizable features, see gallery for screenshots and section below!

Features

  • Set Fog View Distance
    • Fixes the hard fog cutoff when using high render distances
  • Lower Sky Void Darkness
    • Sets the void darkness to only show close to the world's lowest Y value instead of a fixed value
  • Clear Skies
    • Ported from grondag's Clear Skies mod

kofi-singular-alt codeberg modrinth

Project description from CurseForge.

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