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Cirrus

Cloud & skybox overhaul mod.

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Quick answer

Which Cirrus release should I use?

Updated 7 days ago
Latest stable file cirrus-fabric-26.3-1.4.1.jar
Game version 26.3
Loader Fabric

cirrus-fabric-26.3-1.4.1.jar targets 26.3 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 3 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Cirrus 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 cirrus-fabric-26.3-1.4.1.jar need?

cirrus-fabric-26.3-1.4.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 3 required mods have matching files

Install YetAnotherConfigLib, Fabric API, YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

YetAnotherConfigLib Needed by cirrus-fabric-26.3-1.4.1.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: 3.9.7 for fabric 26.3
Fabric API Needed by cirrus-fabric-26.3-1.4.1.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: [26.3] Fabric API 0.161.0+26.3
Distant Horizons Optional for cirrus-fabric-26.3-1.4.1.jar
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 3.3.4-26.3

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Cirrus without breaking your instance.

Built for cirrus-fabric-26.3-1.4.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use cirrus-fabric-26.3-1.4.1.jar. It targets 26.3 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install YetAnotherConfigLib, Fabric API, YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  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 cirrus-fabric-26.3-1.4.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Cirrus add?

Northern lights over a Cirrus sky

The sky's the beginning.

Cirrus is a client-side skybox overhaul that stays close to Minecraft's vanilla style. It adds layered clouds, richer nights, and weather-aware effects, all with an in-game config.

Client-side only. You can use Cirrus on multiplayer servers without installing it on the server.

Cirrus is designed to be used without Iris or shader packs.

Available for NeoForge Available for Fabric
Available on GitHub Available on Modrinth Available on CurseForge

Cirrus features

Cirrus sky transition

What it adds

  • Three independently moving cloud layers with adjustable height, speed, opacity, and render distance
  • Customizable morning, day, evening, and night gradients with smooth palette transitions
  • Clouds that darken with storms and light up around lightning
  • Narrow, layered lightning bolts with deterministic branching and electric glow
  • Configurable stars with twinkle, color variation, and a North Star
  • Occasional shooting stars with customizable trails, speed, color, and glow
  • A rotating Milky Way and a subtle night-sky color palette
  • Animated northern lights that appear in cold biomes by default (configurable!)
  • A configurable End sky with moving clouds, lightning, and waves of spreading darkness

Every major effect can be adjusted or turned off.

Compatibility

Milky Way galaxy

Requirements and compatibility

Optional mod compatibility

  • Distant Horizons 3.2+ is supported on all listed versions above
  • Caelum compatibility is available only on Minecraft 1.21.1 NeoForge
  • Where Winds Blow compatibility is available only on Minecraft 1.21.1 NeoForge
  • Shader packs and mods that replace cloud or sky rendering may override Cirrus or cause visual conflicts

Credits and license

Sunset clouds

Modpacks

You may use this mod in modpacks, videos, servers, and other projects. A link back to this CurseForge page is appreciated.

Credits

Created by me :D

Generative AI was used mainly as a development aid for coding, debugging, and porting assistance to 26.x versions (rendering changes). All artwork, assets, ideas, design, and creative direction are my own.

License

All Rights Reserved.

Feel free to use this mod in modpacks, videos, etc. Just provide a link back to this page if possible :)

Please don't port this mod without express permission from me.

For general questions, contact me on Twitter (@prodbyjvn) or Discord (ijvn).

Cirrus is officially distributed only through CurseForge and Modrinth. Downloads from other sites are not official releases.

Project description from CurseForge.

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