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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Glowing Tools

Adds glowing tools so you don't have to unequip your shield or use a fullbright mod to see while you're busy mining in caves! Works with shaders (tested with BSL and Complementary on Iris)! Requires LambDynamicLights!

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Quick answer

Which Glowing Tools release should I use?

Updated 1 year ago
Latest stable file Glowing Tools 1.4.2 for Fabric 1.20.4
Game version 1.20.4
Loader Fabric

Glowing Tools 1.4.2 for Fabric 1.20.4 targets 1.20.4 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. 3 required mods need a matching file.

Where it goes

Is Glowing Tools 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.

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 Glowing Tools 1.4.2 for Fabric 1.20.4 need?

Glowing Tools 1.4.2 for Fabric 1.20.4. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

3 required mods need a matching file

Install LambDynamicLights, Sodium/Embeddium Dynamic Lights, LambDynamicLights - Dynamic Lights first, but 3 required mods have no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

LambDynamicLights Needed by Glowing Tools 1.4.2 for Fabric 1.20.4
required
No matching file

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

Before you install it

Add Glowing Tools without breaking your instance.

Built for Glowing Tools 1.4.2 for Fabric 1.20.4. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use Glowing Tools 1.4.2 for Fabric 1.20.4. It targets 1.20.4 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install LambDynamicLights, Sodium/Embeddium Dynamic Lights, LambDynamicLights - Dynamic Lights first, but 3 required mods have 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 it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside Glowing Tools 1.4.2 for Fabric 1.20.4. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Glowing Tools add?

Glowing Tools

Adds glowing tools so you don't have to unequip your shield or use a fullbright mod to see while you're busy mining in caves! Works with shaders (tested with BSL and Complementary on Iris)!

Requires LambDynamicLights / DynamicLights Reforged!

Instructions

  1. Acquire any compatible tool (any vanilla tool)
  2. Craft a torch
  3. Combine the torch with the tool in the crafting grid to get a glowing tool (Bug: resets item data!)
  4. Glowing diamond tools can be upgraded to glowing netherite tools in the smithing table
  5. Durability, enchantments etc. work exactly as on their vanilla counterpart
  6. Hold the item to lighten up your environment
  7. Place a torch from your inventory by sneaking and right-clicking on a block
  8. Pick up a torch by sneak right-clicking on a torch using any tool (vanilla tools get turned into glowing tools)

Known Issues

  • Durability, custom names and enchantments get reset on craft
  • Custom names get reset when placing torches or picking them up
  • Legacy items look like normal tools because of the durability bar. (Won't fix)
  • Torches only placeable on solid blocks (expected behavior for now)

Translations

Currently translated:

  • English (US)
  • Lolcat
  • Chinese (contributed by @oritong)

Help with translations would be very appreciated!

Requirements

Fabric

  • Fabric Loader and API
  • LambDynamicLights

Forge

  • Forge
  • DynamicLights Reforged

Gallery

Image of glowing axes
Image of glowing pickaxes
Image of glowing hoes
Image of glowing shovels
Image of glowing swords

Legacy Textures

There is a legacy resource pack included, if you prefer a rather subtle texture instead of a torch on the tool.

Image of glowing legacy axes
Image of glowing legacy pickaxes
Image of glowing legacy hoes

Project description from CurseForge.

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