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Light Level Simple

A Simple light level overlay mod!

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Quick answer

Which Light Level Simple release should I use?

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Latest stable file Light Level Simple v1
Game version 26.3
Loader NeoForge

Light Level Simple v1 targets 26.3 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. 1 required mod needs a matching file.

Where it goes

Is Light Level Simple 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 NeoForge
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 Level Simple v1 need?

Light Level Simple v1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

1 required mod needs a matching file

Install Architectury API, Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge) first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

Architectury API Needed by Light Level Simple v1
required
Matching file found Matched file: [NeoForge 26.3] v22.0.3

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Before you install it

Add Light Level Simple without breaking your instance.

Built for Light Level Simple v1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use Light Level Simple v1. It targets 26.3 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Architectury API, Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge) first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

  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 Level Simple v1. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Light Level Simple add?

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Light Level Simple is a client mod that shows light level numbers on blocks where mobs can spawn, so you can spot unsafe areas and light them up!

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What It Shows

  • Block light value on each spawnable block
  • Optional daylight row above the blocks light level
  • Colors based on whether the block is safe or unsafe
  • Dimension specific light levels

Colors

  • Custom colors for safe, unsafe and daylight values
  • Optional separate color for the daylight value

Visual Customization

  • Adjustable chunk range for how far around you numbers are shown
  • Independent scale for block light and daylight numbers
  • Brightness control from world lighting to fully bright markers
  • Separate spawn light thresholds for the Overworld, Nether, and The End
  • Toggle safe spots on or off (hide numbers on blocks that are safe)
  • Toggle daylight display and whether daylight uses its own color

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Keybinds

  • Toggle Light Overlay: F4
  • Open Mod Settings: F7

Note: These are the default keybinds. You can change them in Options > Controls > Key Binds, or in the mod's Key Binds settings page.

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Dependencies

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Credits & License

This project is All Rights Reserved.

This project was inspired by LightLevel.

Portions of the spawn eligibility logic in SpawnCheck.java were adapted from Lighty and are licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. Additional modifications to that file are separately licensed under All Rights Reserved.

A copy of the Apache License 2.0 is included in distributed builds as LICENSE.

Project description from CurseForge.

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