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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Light Overlay

A Light Level Overlay Mod that's efficient and powerful.

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Which Light Overlay release matches Fabric?

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Best match for your filters Light Overlay 2.11.0+26.2
Game version 26.2
Loader Fabric

Light Overlay 2.11.0+26.2 targets 26.2 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 5 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Light Overlay 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.

What else does Light Overlay 2.11.0+26.2 need?

Light Overlay 2.11.0+26.2 on Fabric. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

All 5 required mods have matching files

Install Fabric API, YetAnotherConfigLib, OverlayLib, YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) and 1 more first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.

7 listed on this file 2 pulled in by those mods
Fabric API Needed by Light Overlay 2.11.0+26.2
required
Matching file found Matched file: [26.2] Fabric API 0.156.0+26.2
YetAnotherConfigLib Needed by Light Overlay 2.11.0+26.2
required
Matching file found Matched file: 3.9.5 for fabric 26.2
OverlayLib Needed by Light Overlay 2.11.0+26.2
required
Matching file found Matched file: OverlayLib 0.11.0+26.2
Mod Menu Optional for Light Overlay 2.11.0+26.2
optional
Matching file found Matched file: v20.0.1 for 26.2
OverlayLib Needed by Light Overlay 2.11.0+26.2
required
Matching file found Matched file: 0.11.0+26.2
Mod Menu Optional for Light Overlay 2.11.0+26.2
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 20.0.1
Text Placeholder API Needed by Mod Menu
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: placeholder-api-3.1.0-beta.1+26.2.jar
Text Placeholder API Needed by Mod Menu
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 3.1.0-beta.1+26.2

2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. 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 Light Overlay without breaking your instance.

Built for Light Overlay 2.11.0+26.2 on Fabric. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use Light Overlay 2.11.0+26.2. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API, YetAnotherConfigLib, OverlayLib, YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) and 1 more first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come 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 Light Overlay 2.11.0+26.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Light Overlay add?

A Light Overlay Mod that's efficient and simple.

This mod adds a configurable, fully client-side Light Overlay to the game, showing you where mobs can spawn at night. Very useful for spawn-proofing.

Showcase all modes

Showcase Carpet Mode

Preview Image for Light Overlay

Configuration

Use Mod Menu or /lightoverlay config to enter the config.

Usage

Use the keybind (F9 by default) or /lightoverlay to toggle the Light Overlay.

Project description from CurseForge.

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