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Star Worm Lighting
Adds glowing vanilla building blocks to add light without adding ugly!
Quick answer
Which Star Worm Lighting release should I use?
Star Worm Lighting swlm-1.21.1-2.2.1.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Star Worm Lighting required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Star Worm Lighting swlm-1.21.1-2.2.1.jar need?
swlm-1.21.1-2.2.1.jar. 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 Star Worm Lighting without breaking your instance.
Built for Star Worm Lighting swlm-1.21.1-2.2.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use swlm-1.21.1-2.2.1.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; 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 this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside swlm-1.21.1-2.2.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Star Worm Lighting add?

From the creators of Star Worm Equestrian Mod (SWEM), we bring a complementary mod which adds invisible lighting to any vanilla or SWDM block via a touch of magic!
SWLM is built to work WITH your torches and lanterns to make a build warm and safe without sacrificing aesthetics. (However, SWLM can be easily be used as a primary light source).
SWLM was originally created in 1.12.2, long before current Light Blocks. Further, SWLM blocks can be obtained in Survival.
For details, suggestions, and questions - check the spoilers down below or visit our wiki/discord!

SWLM Adds:
✮ Mineable Star Worm Cobble
✮ Star Worms
✮ Mortar and Pestle
✮ Star Worm Goop
✮ Glowing blocks!

✮ Star Worm Cobble

✮ Star Worms
✮ Mortar and Pestle
✮ Star Worm Goop
✮ Glowing blocks!
Add star worm goop to any vanilla block (now compatible with SWDM blocks!) on any tile in a crafting table.
Visit our wiki for the full list of available blocks.
// Shaders settings might need to be adjusted to not show SWLM blocks as hot/cold light.
**// SWLM only affects vanilla blocks from vanilla and SWDM (for now)! Contact us to discuss compatability.
** Showcases show mod blocks/items not in SWLM. The showcase is ONLY claiming the lighting blocks and no other block, item, or design.**
Credits:
Owner and Production Lead || AlaharranHonor
1.20+ Dev || Quarris
1.18 Dev || Legenden (1.18 Port), Quarris (Additions), Mothfet (Missing Blocks)1.16 Dev Recode || Silverwolf (Primary), Legenden (As Needed)1.12 Dev Recode || Beerik
Resources and Textures || SWE/M Texture and Model Art Team
See website for full credits list.
Rights:
Under SWE/M || All Rights Reserved
Code || Private unless asked
Modpacks and Videos:
Can I use this in my modpack(s)? || Yes! No credit is required but please contact us so we can play too!
Can I make a video using SWEM? || Yes! Let us know so we can show our dedicated community!
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Star Worm Lighting by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.1
2 loader builds1.18.2
1 loader build1.16.5
1 loader build1.12.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Star Worm Lighting versions and loaders
swlm-1.21.1-2.2.1.jar
9 May 2026
swlm-1.20.1-2.1.1.jar
22 Feb 2026
swlm-1.21.1-2.1.1.jar
15 Jan 2026
swlm-1.20.1-2.1.0.jar
12 Nov 2023
swlm-1.18.2-2.0.3.jar
11 Jul 2023
SWLM - 1.16.5-1.1.4
swlm-1.16.5-1.1.4.jar
27 Sept 2022
starwormlighting_1.12.2-1.0.1.0.jar
12 May 2020
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
