CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Light Overlay (Rift/Forge/Fabric)
A simple mod to provide users with NEI-like light level overlay.
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Quick answer
Which Light Overlay (Rift/Forge/Fabric) release should I use?
Light Overlay (Rift/Forge/Fabric) [Fabric 1.21.11] v14.0.0 targets 1.21.11 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Light Overlay (Rift/Forge/Fabric) required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Light Overlay (Rift/Forge/Fabric) [Fabric 1.21.11] v14.0.0 need?
[Fabric 1.21.11] v14.0.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Light Overlay (Rift/Forge/Fabric) without breaking your instance.
Built for Light Overlay (Rift/Forge/Fabric) [Fabric 1.21.11] v14.0.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use [Fabric 1.21.11] v14.0.0. It targets 1.21.11 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside [Fabric 1.21.11] v14.0.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Light Overlay (Rift/Forge/Fabric) add?
This mod provides users with a NEI-like light overlay.
This mod requires Rift, Forge or Fabric. (Fabric API, Cloth Config (Fabric) and Architectury are required for Fabric, Cloth Config (Forge) and Architectury are required for Forge)
Light Overlay is a client ONLY mod, putting this on a server will do nothing.
Press F7 to toggle the light overlay, configurable through Controls Settings.
A yellow cross means that mobs can spawn at night, a red cross means that mobs can spawn anytime.
A blue cross means that mobs can spawn if there is a spawner (1.18 only)
Config:
Rift 1.13.2: Config Screen Not Available
Forge 1.13.x: Config Screen Not Available
Forge 1.14+: Mod List > Config
Fabric 1.14+: Mod Menu > Config
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Known Issue:
This mod does not work well with OptiFine shaders: https://github.com/shedaniel/LightOverlay-Fabric/issues/5, however you can use the number display mode which will work with shaders.
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Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Light Overlay (Rift/Forge/Fabric) by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.10
2 loader builds1.21.9
1 loader build1.21.8
2 loader builds1.21.7
2 loader builds1.21.6
2 loader builds1.21.1-Snapshot
2 loader builds1.21.1
2 loader builds1.21-Snapshot
2 loader builds1.21
2 loader builds1.20.6
2 loader builds1.20.5-Snapshot
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 45 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Light Overlay (Rift/Forge/Fabric) versions and loaders
[Fabric 1.21.11] v14.0.0
light-overlay-14.0.0-fabric.jar
22 Feb 2026
[NeoForge 1.21.11] v14.0.0
light-overlay-14.0.0-neoforge.jar
22 Feb 2026
[Fabric 1.21.10] v13.0.0
light-overlay-13.0.0.jar
29 Oct 2025
[NeoForge 1.21.10] v13.0.0
light-overlay-13.0.0-neoforge.jar
29 Oct 2025
[NeoForge 1.21.6-8] v12.0.0
light-overlay-12.0.0-neoforge.jar
26 Oct 2025
[Fabric 1.21.6-8] v12.0.0
light-overlay-12.0.0.jar
26 Oct 2025
[Fabric 1.21] v12.0.0
light-overlay-12.0.0.jar
22 Jul 2024
[NeoForge 1.21] v12.0.0
light-overlay-12.0.0-neoforge.jar
22 Jul 2024
[NeoForge 1.20.6] v11.0.0
light-overlay-11.0.0-neoforge.jar
21 Jun 2024
[Fabric 1.20.6] v11.0.0
light-overlay-11.0.0.jar
21 Jun 2024
[NeoForge 1.20.4] v10.0.0
light-overlay-10.0.0-neoforge.jar
26 Dec 2023
[Fabric 1.20.4] v10.0.0
light-overlay-10.0.0.jar
26 Dec 2023
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.


