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Starbits
Light up the night sky with meteors!
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Quick answer
Which Starbits release matches 26.3 Forge?
Best match for your filters v1.1+mod
Game version 26.3
Loader Fabric, Forge, NeoForge
Starbits v1.1+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 Starbits 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 Starbits v1.1+mod need?
v1.1+mod on 26.3 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
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 Starbits without breaking your instance.
Built for Starbits v1.1+mod on 26.3 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use v1.1+mod. It targets 26.3 with Fabric, Forge, 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 v1.1+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Starbits add?
Information
Starbits is a small datapack that adds meteor showers to your world! There is a 25% chance for each night to have a meteor shower, spawning meteors in front of every player! You may also see large meteor clusters throughout the night! Additionally, meteors come in different colors inspired by real life meteors!
Note: It is reccomended that you have at least Render Distance & Simulation Distance of 14 and 200% Entity Distance for the best looking meteors!
Credits
Thalastro - Developer, Artist
Smithed - Shaders
Project description from Modrinth.
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Starbits by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
26.2
5 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Starbits versions and loaders
v1.1+mod
starbits-v1.1.jar
17 Sept 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.3 · Forge setup 26.3FabricForgeNeoForge release
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.
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