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Nicer Skies
A cosmetic mod which adds nebulas and twinkling stars.
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Quick answer
Which Nicer Skies release should I use?
Latest stable file Nicer Skies 1.5.0 for 26.2
Game version 26.2
Loader Fabric
Nicer Skies 1.5.0 for 26.2 targets 26.2 with Fabric. 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 Nicer Skies 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 Nicer Skies 1.5.0 for 26.2 need?
Nicer Skies 1.5.0 for 26.2. 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 Nicer Skies without breaking your instance.
Built for Nicer Skies 1.5.0 for 26.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Nicer Skies 1.5.0 for 26.2. It targets 26.2 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 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 Nicer Skies 1.5.0 for 26.2. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Nicer Skies add?
Nicer Skies
Nebulas
This mod renders a seed/server-dependent skybox that is 100% generated in runtime with cool shader-like nebulas.
Star rendering
Stars will twinkle and be of slightly different colours
Shaders
The mod does not work with most shaderpacks, but it does work with Complementary Reimagined.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Nicer Skies by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
26.1.2
1 loader buildMinecraft version
26.1.1
1 loader buildMinecraft version
26.1
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21.11
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21.1
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.20.4
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.20.3
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.20.2
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.20.1
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.20
2 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 17 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
Nicer Skies versions and loaders
Nicer Skies 1.5.0 for 26.2
nicer-skies-1.5.0+26.2.jar
11 Aug 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.2 · Fabric setup Fabric26.2 release
Nicer Skies 1.5.0 for 26.1
nicer-skies-1.5.0+26.1.2.jar
11 Aug 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1.2 · Fabric setup Fabric26.126.1.126.1.2 release
Nicer Skies 1.5.0 for 1.21.11
nicer-skies-1.5.0+1.21.11.jar
11 Aug 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.11 · Fabric setup Fabric1.21.11 release
Nice Skies 1.4.2 for 1.21.1
nicer-skies-1.4.2+1.21.1.jar
11 Aug 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · Fabric setup 1.21Fabric1.21.1 release
Nicer Skies 1.4.1 for 1.21.1
nicer-skies-1.4.1+1.21.1.jar
10 Aug 2024
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · Fabric setup 1.21Fabric1.21.1 release
Nicer Skies 1.4.0 for 1.21
nicer-skies-1.4.0+1.21.jar
11 Jul 2024
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21 · Fabric setup 1.21Fabric release
Nicer Skies 1.3.1 for 1.20.4
nicer-skies-1.3.1+1.20.4.jar
29 Dec 2023
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.4 · Fabric setup Fabric1.20.31.20.4 release
Nicer Skies 1.3.0 for 1.20.2
nicer-skies-1.3.0+1.20.2.jar
22 Sept 2023
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.2 · Fabric setup 1.20.2FabricQuilt release
Nicer Skies 1.3.0 for 1.19.2
nicer-skies-1.3.0+1.19.2.jar
19 Sept 2023
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.19.2 · Fabric setup Fabric1.19.2Quilt release
Nicer Skies 1.3.0 for 1.20.1
nicer-skies-1.3.0+1.20.1.jar
16 Sept 2023
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Fabric setup Fabric1.20.11.20Quilt release
1.2.1
nicer-skies-1.2.1+1.19.2.jar
15 Aug 2023
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.19.2 · Fabric setup 1.19.2FabricQuilt release
Nicer Skies 1.2.1 for 1.20.1
nicer-skies-1.2.1+1.20.1.jar
8 Jul 2023
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Fabric setup Fabric1.20.11.20Quilt release
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