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Vanilla Fireflies

Datapack that adds ambient fireflies - now they fly not only near bushes.

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Quick answer

Which Vanilla Fireflies release should I use?

Updated last month
Latest stable file 5.1+mod
Game version 26.3
Loader Fabric, Forge, NeoForge

Vanilla Fireflies 5.1+mod targets 26.3 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Vanilla Fireflies required on the client, server, or both?

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release Fabric, Forge, NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.

What else does Vanilla Fireflies 5.1+mod need?

5.1+mod. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

6 listed on this file 3 pulled in by those mods
Biomes O' Plenty Optional for Vanilla Fireflies 5.1+mod
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 26.3.0.0.7
Nature's Spirit Optional for Vanilla Fireflies 5.1+mod
optional
No matching file
Terrestria Optional for Vanilla Fireflies 5.1+mod
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 8.2.0-alpha.1
Terralith Optional for Vanilla Fireflies 5.1+mod
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 2.6.5+26.3
GlitchCore Needed by Biomes O' Plenty
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 26.3.0.0.5
Fabric API Needed by Biomes O' Plenty
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 0.166.0+26.3
Lithostitched Needed by Terralith
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 2.0.6-neoforge-26.3

3 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Vanilla Fireflies without breaking your instance.

Built for Vanilla Fireflies 5.1+mod. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 5.1+mod. It targets 26.3 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 5.1+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Vanilla Fireflies add?

Fireflies can be found in the swamp and mangrove swamp biome at night

🏞️ Supported Custom Biomes:

  • Terralith
  • Biomes O' Plenty
  • Regions Unexplored
  • Terrestria
  • William Wythers' Expanded Ecosphere
  • Nature's Spirit

📚 Fireflies Settings

The easiest and recommended way to customize your experience is through the interactive chat menu!

  • Open the Main Menu: /function vanilla_fireflies:menu
    (Use this to quickly select pre-made modes or open the new visual Detailed Configuration dialog).

🛠️ Advanced (Manual Commands)

For users who prefer typing commands manually or want to use them inside command blocks, you can bypass the menu using the following functions:

  • Quick Amount Change:
    /function vanilla_fireflies:amount {amount:<integer>}
  • Fine-Tune Everything:
    /function vanilla_fireflies:configure {amount:<integer>, speed:<float>, delta_x:<float>, delta_y:<float>, delta_z:<float>}

💡 Default Parameters Reference:
If you ever need to reset or refer to the base settings, the defaults are:

  • amount: 60
  • speed: 0.3
  • delta_x: 40
  • delta_y: 10
  • delta_z: 40

📂Installing as datapack

  • Download and install datapack in the world
    • For a new world: You can click the "Data Packs" option when creating a new world and select this datapack

🔧Installing as mod

  • Download and put mod in your .minecraft/mods folder

If you have any questions, bugs, suggestions you can create an issue on github or join our discord server

Project description from Modrinth.

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