

✨ NoteBlock Glow — True Light Edition
Note blocks that actually emit light when powered by redstone. Not just a texture trick — real light level 15 that illuminates surroundings and prevents mob spawning.
What's included
This download contains two components that work together:
| Component | Type | Purpose | download |
|---|---|---|---|
NoteBlockGlow_ResourcePack |
Resource Pack | Brighter texture when powered | download |
NoteBlockGlow_DataPack |
Data Pack | Places invisible light blocks on activation |
How it works
- Mark note blocks you want to glow: stand on them and run
/function nb_glow:mark_here - Power the note block with redstone
- Light appears — an invisible
light[level=15]block spawns above the note block - Power off — light block auto-removes
Installation
Resource Pack:
- Drop into
.minecraft/resourcepacks/ - Enable in-game
Data Pack:
- Unzip to
.minecraft/saves/<YourWorld>/datapacks/NoteBlockGlow_DataPack/ - Run
/reloador rejoin the world - Stand on any note block and run
/function nb_glow:mark_here
Commands
| Command | Function |
|---|---|
/function nb_glow:mark_here |
Mark the note block under your feet |
/function nb_glow:uninstall |
Remove all lights and markers |
Features
- Real light emission — affects mob spawning, crop growth, screenshot exposure
- Per-block control — only marked note blocks glow; unmarked ones stay normal
- Automatic — once marked, no further commands needed; redstone handles on/off
- Clean removal — uninstall command restores everything
Limitations
- Manual marking required — each note block must be marked individually; cannot auto-detect existing note blocks
- Space above needed — the block directly above the note block must be air for light to place
- Chunk-loaded only — marked blocks outside loaded chunks won't respond until you return
- Single-player or server-op only — data pack requires command permissions
Technical
- Uses
minecraft:markerentities to track marked positions - Detects
poweredblockstate viaexecute if block - Places/removes
minecraft:light[level=15]blocks dynamically
License: CC BY 4.0
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.17, 1.17.1, 1.18
- 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 Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — see the MC Java Mods guides for the full walkthrough.
Verified by MCModsHub
- Downloads as NoteBlockGlow_DataPack.zip
- Download size: 3 KB
- Download link checked 24 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.