About Light It Up
From ModrinthA small, lightweight Datapack that lets you craft Light Blocks that you can change the brightness of
Light It Up Datapack for Minecraft Java Edition
Make sure to install the Datapack Version that correctly matches your Minecraft Version or issues may arise.
📖 About
This Datapack adds craftable invisible Light Blocks that you can also adjust to any light level you would like.
This is perfect for trying to light up a base without ruining the asethetic of your build with torches or lanterns everywhere.
📝 Features
Stand inside a Light Block and type /trigger lightLevelAP set # to change the light level of the block.
Replace # with whatever light level you would like the block to become.
Keep in mind light levels only go from 0-15
📂 Installation
Be sure to install this Datapack to the right location or it will not work properly, the correct file path is saves/[world]/datapacks
ℹ️ Extra Information
I now have a Ko-fi link located on the pack’s Modrinth page on the sidebar, but always remember donations are appreciated, but never required.
👾 Issues
Please report any issues to the Discord located in the Links tab, or on the Planet Minecraft page.
Highlights
From source dataGame versions
Supports 15 Minecraft versions, the newest being 26.3.
Loaders
Runs on Data pack, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt.
Footprint
Rated a light load on a server.
Light It Up on Nxeon
From our catalogue- One-click install
- Supported on Nxeon Minecraft servers. We download it from Modrinth, place it, and restart the server.
- Server side
- Required on the server
- Server type needed
- Data pack, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt
- Server load
- light
- Smallest plan we suggest
- Minecraft — 2 GB (2 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
- Latest build
- 1.5.0+mod, released 2026-10-10
Game versions by loader
| Loader | Game versions | Newest |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | 1.21.1 to 26.3 (8 versions) | 26.3 |
| Forge | 1.21.1 to 26.3 (8 versions) | 26.3 |
| NeoForge | 1.21.1 to 26.3 (8 versions) | 26.3 |
| Quilt | 1.21.1 to 26.3 (8 versions) | 26.3 |
| Data pack | 1.21.5 to 26.3 (6 versions) | 26.3 |
From 7 recorded builds of Light It Up.
Recent builds
| Build | Released | Game versions | Loaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.0+mod | 2026-10-10 | 26.3 | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt |
| 1.5.0 | 2026-10-10 | 26.3 | Data pack |
| 1.4.0+mod | 2025-10-02 | 1.21.5 to 1.21.9 (5 versions) | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt |
| 1.4.0 | 2025-10-02 | 1.21.5 to 1.21.9 (5 versions) | Data pack |
| 1.3.0+mod | 2025-06-18 | 1.21.5 to 1.21.6 (2 versions) | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt |
| 1.3.0 | 2025-06-17 | 1.21.5 to 1.21.6 (2 versions) | Data pack |
Run Light It Up on a Minecraft server
Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.
What kind of mod it is
From the catalogBuilding & decoration
Blocks, furniture, decorations and building tools.
Runs on your server
From source side supportModrinth lists Light It Up as required on the server. Check its Modrinth page to see whether players need it too.
Compatibility
- Game
- Minecraft
- Loaders
- Data packFabricForgeNeoForgeQuilt
- Runs on
- Serverrequired on the server
- Game versions
- 26.3 and 14 earlier
Verified at the source
- ✓ModrinthOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-10Open ↗
- ✓AuthorAtlasPlays, as published on Modrinth
- ✓LicenseLicenseRef-All-Rights-ReservedFree
