
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Moog's Glow Up
I thought glow ink was pretty cool but didn't have enough uses, so I added a bunch of vanilla-feeling features that make it more fun to play around with.
Quick answer
Which Moog's Glow Up release should I use?
Moog's Glow Up 2.2.1 targets 26.2 with 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 Moog's Glow Up required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Moog's Glow Up 2.2.1 need?
2.2.1. 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 Moog's Glow Up without breaking your instance.
Built for Moog's Glow Up 2.2.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 2.2.1. It targets 26.2 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
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.2.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Moog's Glow Up add?


Moog's Glow Up is a small overhaul of Glow Ink Sacs.
I thought glow ink was pretty cool but didn't have enough uses, so I added a bunch of vanilla-feeling features that make it more fun to play around with.

Glowing Armor Trims
- You can find a Glow Trim Template in ocean loot.
- Use it in a smithing table with Glow Ink to make any armor trim glow. The armor reads
Bioluminescent in its tooltip.
Resonant Armor Trims
- Same template, but with an Echo Shard instead of glow ink.
- Instead of a steady glow, the trim pulses. The armor reads Resonant in its tooltip.
- A piece can be Bioluminescent or Resonant, never both. You can re-smith one into the other
whenever you like, so the choice isn't permanent.
Glowing Banners (Loom)
- Throw a banner and Glow Ink Sac into the loom to make the last layer glow.
- If your banner doesn't have any patterns yet, you can make the base layer glow instead.
- If you have Supplementaries installed, flags work too. Apply glow ink to a flag in the
loom, or craft a glowing banner into a flag and the glow carries across. A flag lights up as
a whole rather than one layer at a time, and its tooltip turns cyan to show that.
Supplementaries is entirely optional. (1.20-1.20.1 and 1.21-1.21.1 for now.)
Glowing Decorated Pots (sherd-only)
- Right-click a decorated pot side with Glow Ink to make that side's sherd pattern glow.
- This only works on sides that actually have a sherd pattern (not the blank brick sides).
Glow Torch
- A torch that actually works underwater. Pretty handy for exploring.
Glow Paste
- A subtle light source you can stick on block faces.
- It only shows up when you're nearby and holding Glow Paste in your hand.
Revealing Potion
- A splash potion that drops temporary light blocks where it hits. Useful for exploring dark areas.
- Anything caught in the splash starts glowing too, so it doubles as a way to find what's
lurking in a cave. Brew it from an Awkward Potion and a Glow Ink Sac; redstone and glowstone
extend and strengthen it as usual.
Glowing Sheep (easter egg)
- Use Glow Ink on a sheep and its wool will glow. Just a fun little thing I added.

Config file: config/glow_up.json
You can turn features on/off or tweak light levels and loot chances. Here's the default config:
{
"enableGlowingArmorTrims": true,
"enableEchoArmorTrims": true,
"echoTrimPulseFrequency": 0.07,
"glowTrimLootChance": 0.1,
"glowTrimLootTables": [
"minecraft:chests/shipwreck_treasure",
"minecraft:chests/underwater_ruin_big",
"minecraft:chests/underwater_ruin_small"
],
"enableGlowingBanners": true,
"enableGlowingDecoratedPots": true,
"enableGlowPaste": true,
"glowPasteLightLevel": 8,
"glowPasteRevealRadius": 10,
"enableGlowTorch": true,
"glowTorchLightLevel": 15,
"enableRevealingPotion": true,
"enableGlowingSheep": true
}
This mod is inspired by a video by Nekoma!

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Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Moog's Glow Up by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
2 loader builds26.1.1
2 loader builds26.1
2 loader builds1.21.11
2 loader builds1.21.10
2 loader builds1.21.7
2 loader builds1.21.6
2 loader builds1.21.5
2 loader builds1.21.4
2 loader builds1.21.3
2 loader builds1.21.1
2 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 19 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
Moog's Glow Up versions and loaders
2.2.1
MoogsGlowUp-neoforge-26.2-2.2.1.jar
8 Aug 2026
2.2.1
MoogsGlowUp-fabric-26.2-2.2.1.jar
8 Aug 2026
2.1.1
MoogsGlowUp-neoforge-26.1.2-2.1.1.jar
8 Aug 2026
2.1.1
MoogsGlowUp-fabric-26.1.2-2.1.1.jar
8 Aug 2026
2.1.1
MoogsGlowUp-neoforge-1.21.11-2.1.1.jar
8 Aug 2026
2.1.1
MoogsGlowUp-fabric-1.21.11-2.1.1.jar
8 Aug 2026
2.1.1
MoogsGlowUp-neoforge-1.21.10-2.1.1.jar
7 Aug 2026
2.1.1
MoogsGlowUp-fabric-1.21.10-2.1.1.jar
7 Aug 2026
1.2.2
MoogsGlowUp-neoforge-1.21.7-1.2.2.jar
7 Aug 2026
1.2.2
MoogsGlowUp-fabric-1.21.7-1.2.2.jar
7 Aug 2026
1.2.2
MoogsGlowUp-neoforge-1.21.4-1.2.2.jar
7 Aug 2026
1.2.2
MoogsGlowUp-fabric-1.21.4-1.2.2.jar
7 Aug 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.