ModsJava
LightAPI Modern
Java mod listed for Minecraft 26.x. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on SpigotLightAPI Modern is a maintained continuation of the original MIT-licensed LightAPI project, updated for modern Paper and Purpur servers.
The plugin allows developers to create, update and remove invisible block-light sources without placing physical light-emitting blocks. It is suitable for custom items, particles, skills, NPCs, vehicles, cosmetics, minigames and other server features that require dynamic lighting.
Features:
• Create invisible light sources at any location
• Change existing light levels dynamically
• Remove artificial lights and restore normal lighting
• Light levels from 1 to 15
• Modern Paper/Purpur lighting-engine integration
• Support for negative Y coordinates and modern world heights
• No visible blocks required
• Updated for Java 21
• Tested on Purpur 26.1.2
Compatibility (tested):
• Paper 26.1.2
• Purpur 26.1.2
• Java 21
How to use
View the documentation here.
This resource is primarily intended as an API for other plugins. It does not add gameplay features by itself unless another plugin uses LightAPI to create dynamic lighting.
This project is based on the original LightAPI source code released under the MIT License. Original author attribution and license notices are preserved.
Need help?
discord.gg/facefruit
Credits to the original creator of LightAPI:
https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/lightapi.4510/
The plugin allows developers to create, update and remove invisible block-light sources without placing physical light-emitting blocks. It is suitable for custom items, particles, skills, NPCs, vehicles, cosmetics, minigames and other server features that require dynamic lighting.
Features:
• Create invisible light sources at any location
• Change existing light levels dynamically
• Remove artificial lights and restore normal lighting
• Light levels from 1 to 15
• Modern Paper/Purpur lighting-engine integration
• Support for negative Y coordinates and modern world heights
• No visible blocks required
• Updated for Java 21
• Tested on Purpur 26.1.2
Compatibility (tested):
• Paper 26.1.2
• Purpur 26.1.2
• Java 21
How to use
View the documentation here.
This resource is primarily intended as an API for other plugins. It does not add gameplay features by itself unless another plugin uses LightAPI to create dynamic lighting.
This project is based on the original LightAPI source code released under the MIT License. Original author attribution and license notices are preserved.
Need help?
discord.gg/facefruit
Credits to the original creator of LightAPI:
https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/lightapi.4510/
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 26.1
- 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 Spigot — 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.
LightAPI Modern is a free Minecraft Java mod. Compatible with Minecraft 26.1. Downloaded 82 times (via Spigot). Download it and open it directly in the game.