How do I install Macaw's Lights and Lamps?

Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. Download the .jar. Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile. Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.

What Minecraft version does Macaw's Lights and Lamps work with?

The listing gives Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9, among others. This is the version stated by the author or source site, not something we verified ourselves.

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Macaw's Lights and Lamps

Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.16–1.21. File opened and checked on 28 Sep 2026; downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.

by sketch_macaw · on CurseForge

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Macaw's Lights and Lamps — Minecraft Java mod, screenshot 1

Have you ever wanted to have other light sources than torches, glowstones or redstone lamps? If that's the case, then you are at the right place!

This very simple mod adds new light sources like: Tiki Torches, Street Lamp Posts, Ceiling Lights,

Lamps, Paper Lamps, Wall Lanterns, New Torches, Light Slabs, Lanterns, Ceiling Fan Lights, Chandeliers, Candle Holders...

- Lamps, Street Lights, Tiki Torches, Ceiling Lights can be made as tall as you want! Do you need a 1 block tall lamp or 54 block tall lamp? Your choice.

- Everything can be turned off and on, simply hold shift and right click.

- Everything can be crafted in vanila with easy recipes.

Suggest your ideas here in the comments or on our Macaw's discord.

The old Lights Video Showcase

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faq

Q: Do you have any plans on backporting to 1.15.2 and lower?

A: Very unlikely, but a last 1.12.2 version could happen at some time..

Q: Can I use your mods in my modpack?

A: Yes, just credit us and with a reference to the curseforge page

Q: I have a translation for you, where can I send it to you?

A: Either on Github or on our discord server

Macaw's Lights and Lamps — Minecraft Java mod, screenshot 3

Quick facts

Edition: Minecraft Java
File type: .jar
Minecraft versions listed: 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9
How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.

Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.

File checked by MCModsHub

Ships as mcw-lights-1.0.0-mc1.17.1.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
Download size: 508 KB
Download link checked 24 Oct 2026 — working

These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.