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RainbowLeaves
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.21–26.x. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on SpigotMake your leaves colourful.
Choose from 16 Minecraft colours and transform compatible tree leaves with a simple click.
One tree. One click. A whole new colour.
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Spoiler: Screen From Game
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FEATURES
» Use the full palette of 16 standard Minecraft colours.
» White, Orange, Magenta, Light Blue, Yellow, Lime, Pink, Gray, Light Gray, Cyan, Purple, Blue, Brown, Green, Red and Black.
» Right-click the trunk or a nearby solid block.
» RainbowLeaves finds the nearest compatible leaves automatically.
» The colour spreads through the connected canopy instead of painting a square area.
» Connected leaves are detected automatically.
» Diagonally connected leaves are included.
» The system follows the actual shape of the canopy.
» Start with a 10-block safety radius.
» Upgrade through 10 → 20 → 30.
» Administrators can configure a custom maximum radius up to 64 blocks.
» Neutralizing Leaf Dust restores coloured leaves to their normal appearance.
» Reset dust supports the same range upgrade system.
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RainbowLeaves supports all 16 standard Minecraft colors..
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WHICH LEAVES WORK?
Spoiler: ✓ Supported Leaf Types
Biome-tinted leaves
» Oak Leaves
» Jungle Leaves
» Acacia Leaves
» Dark Oak Leaves
» Mangrove Leaves
These leaf types use Minecraft's biome tinting system and can therefore be recoloured by RainbowLeaves.
» Oak Leaves
» Jungle Leaves
» Acacia Leaves
» Dark Oak Leaves
» Mangrove Leaves
These leaf types use Minecraft's biome tinting system and can therefore be recoloured by RainbowLeaves.
Spoiler: ✕ Unsupported Leaf Types
Fixed-colour leaves
» Spruce Leaves
» Birch Leaves
» Cherry Leaves
» Azalea Leaves
» Flowering Azalea Leaves
» Pale Oak Leaves
These leaves have their colour fixed directly in their textures.
This is a Minecraft limitation, not a RainbowLeaves limitation.
» Spruce Leaves
» Birch Leaves
» Cherry Leaves
» Azalea Leaves
» Flowering Azalea Leaves
» Pale Oak Leaves
These leaves have their colour fixed directly in their textures.
This is a Minecraft limitation, not a RainbowLeaves limitation.
Spoiler: Why can't they be recoloured?
Minecraft handles some leaf types using biome tinting, while others have a fixed colour baked into their textures.
RainbowLeaves uses Minecraft's biome system to achieve its colour changes.
» A server-side plugin cannot change the fixed texture colour.
» Recolouring those leaves would require a custom resource pack.
» That is a completely different mechanism from RainbowLeaves.
There is no server-side workaround for these leaf types.
RainbowLeaves uses Minecraft's biome system to achieve its colour changes.
» A server-side plugin cannot change the fixed texture colour.
» Recolouring those leaves would require a custom resource pack.
» That is a completely different mechanism from RainbowLeaves.
There is no server-side workaround for these leaf types.
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HOW DOES IT WORK?
Spoiler: ① Hold the Leaf Dust
Hold your
Colored Leaf Dust in your main hand.
The dust determines which colour will be applied to the tree.
The dust determines which colour will be applied to the tree.
Spoiler: ② Right-click the tree
You don't need to aim directly at the leaves.
» Right-click the tree trunk
» Or right-click another solid block near the canopy
RainbowLeaves searches a small area around the clicked block for the nearest compatible leaves.
Default search radius:
» Right-click the tree trunk
» Or right-click another solid block near the canopy
RainbowLeaves searches a small area around the clicked block for the nearest compatible leaves.
Default search radius:
Code (Text):
search-radius: 5
Spoiler: ③ The whole canopy changes
Once a compatible leaf block is found, RainbowLeaves follows every physically connected leaf block.
» Connected leaves are detected automatically.
» Diagonal connections are supported.
» The actual shape of the tree is preserved.
» It does NOT simply colour a square area.
The configured range acts as a safety-cap radius from the trunk, preventing the spread from accidentally reaching a neighbouring tree.
A second max-tree-blocks safeguard limits the total number of leaf blocks that can be coloured in one click.
» Connected leaves are detected automatically.
» Diagonal connections are supported.
» The actual shape of the tree is preserved.
» It does NOT simply colour a square area.
The configured range acts as a safety-cap radius from the trunk, preventing the spread from accidentally reaching a neighbouring tree.
A second max-tree-blocks safeguard limits the total number of leaf blocks that can be coloured in one click.
Spoiler: ④ Nothing nearby? No problem.
If RainbowLeaves cannot find compatible leaves within the search radius, nothing is changed.
You'll simply receive a message telling you that no suitable leaves were found.
Move closer to the canopy and try again.
You'll simply receive a message telling you that no suitable leaves were found.
Move closer to the canopy and try again.
Spoiler: ⑤ The item is consumed
Every successful use consumes
1 item.
This also applies in Creative mode by default.
Administrators can change this behaviour using:
This also applies in Creative mode by default.
Administrators can change this behaviour using:
Code (Text):
consume-in-creative: true
Spoiler: ⑥ Need a bigger tree?
For very large trees such as Jungle or Dark Oak, administrators can increase the safety-cap radius of the held dust:
This requires the appropriate permission and is
OP-only by default.
Code (Text):
/rainbowleaves setsize
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Spoiler: Rendering Note
Sometimes Minecraft's client-side rendering cache may prevent the new leaf colour from appearing immediately.
If the plugin reports that the operation was successful but the leaves still look unchanged:
» Move away from the tree.
» Move back.
» Or reconnect to the server.
This is a Minecraft rendering behaviour, not a failed operation.
If the plugin reports that the operation was successful but the leaves still look unchanged:
» Move away from the tree.
» Move back.
» Or reconnect to the server.
This is a Minecraft rendering behaviour, not a failed operation.
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CRAFTING
Spoiler: Colored Leaf Dust
Recipe:
Bone Meal + Dye → Colored Leaf Dust
The dye determines the colour.
All 16 standard Minecraft colours are supported.
Code (Text):
Bone Meal + Dye → Colored Leaf Dust
All 16 standard Minecraft colours are supported.
Spoiler: Range Upgrade — Colored Dust
Recipe:
Colored Leaf Dust + Bone Meal → Next Tier
Default safety-cap progression:
Code (Text):
Colored Leaf Dust + Bone Meal → Next Tier
Code (Text):
10 → 20 → 30
Spoiler: Neutralizing Leaf Dust
Recipe:
Bone Meal + Bone Meal → Neutralizing Leaf Dust
Use this dust to restore coloured leaves to their normal appearance.
Code (Text):
Bone Meal + Bone Meal → Neutralizing Leaf Dust
Spoiler: Range Upgrade — Neutralizing Dust
Recipe:
Neutralizing Leaf Dust + Bone Meal → Next Tier
Neutralizing dust uses the same range progression as coloured dust.
Code (Text):
Neutralizing Leaf Dust + Bone Meal → Next Tier
Bone Meal is intentionally used instead of Glowstone Dust to avoid recipe conflicts with RainbowWater.
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FOR SERVER ADMINS
Spoiler: Requirements
»
Paper 1.21.11 → 26.2
» Java 21 or newer
» Write access to the server world folder
RainbowLeaves installs its own bundled data pack containing the required biomes.
» Java 21 or newer
» Write access to the server world folder
RainbowLeaves installs its own bundled data pack containing the required biomes.
Spoiler: Installation
① Drop in the JAR
Place the RainbowLeaves plugin file inside:
② Start the server
On the first startup, RainbowLeaves automatically installs its bundled data pack into:
The plugin will warn you that a restart is required.
③ Fully restart the server
This step is important.
/reload is NOT enough.
Minecraft only loads newly installed biomes during a full server startup.
④ Done
Players can now craft and use RainbowLeaves.
Place the RainbowLeaves plugin file inside:
Code (Text):
plugins/
On the first startup, RainbowLeaves automatically installs its bundled data pack into:
Code (Text):
/datapacks/rainbowleaves/
③ Fully restart the server
This step is important.
/reload is NOT enough.
Minecraft only loads newly installed biomes during a full server startup.
④ Done
Players can now craft and use RainbowLeaves.
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COMMANDS
Spoiler: Commands
/rainbowleaves give <color|reset> [size]
» Gives a player coloured or neutralizing dust.
/rainbowleaves setsize
» Sets a custom safety-cap radius on the held item.
/rainbowleaves reload
» Reloads config.yml and language files.
/rainbowleaves version
» Shows the plugin version and author.
/rainbowleaves info
» Displays in-game help.
Aliases:
Code (Text):
/rainbowleaves give <color|reset> [size]
Code (Text):
/rainbowleaves setsize
Code (Text):
/rainbowleaves reload
Code (Text):
/rainbowleaves version
Code (Text):
/rainbowleaves info
Aliases:
Code (Text):
/rlv
/rleaves
/rleaves
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PERMISSIONS
Spoiler: Permission Nodes
rainbowleaves.craft
» Allows crafting RainbowLeaves dust.
» Default: Everyone
rainbowleaves.use
» Allows using RainbowLeaves dust.
» Default: Everyone
rainbowleaves.give
» Allows giving dust to players.
» Default: OP
rainbowleaves.setsize
» Allows setting a custom range.
» Default: OP
rainbowleaves.reload
» Allows reloading the configuration.
» Default: OP
Code (Text):
rainbowleaves.craft
» Default: Everyone
Code (Text):
rainbowleaves.use
» Default: Everyone
Code (Text):
rainbowleaves.give
» Default: OP
Code (Text):
rainbowleaves.setsize
» Default: OP
Code (Text):
rainbowleaves.reload
» Default: OP
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CONFIGURATION
Spoiler: config.yml
language: pl
base-size: 10
tier-sizes: [10, 20, 30]
max-custom-size: 64
max-tree-blocks: 4000
search-radius: 5
require-permission-to-craft: false
consume-in-creative: true
glow-effect: true
default-biome: minecraft:plains
debug-logging: false
Language files:
lang/pl.yml
lang/en.yml
You can add additional languages by copying and translating an existing language file.
Code (Text):
language: pl
base-size: 10
tier-sizes: [10, 20, 30]
max-custom-size: 64
max-tree-blocks: 4000
search-radius: 5
require-permission-to-craft: false
consume-in-creative: true
glow-effect: true
default-biome: minecraft:plains
debug-logging: false
Code (Text):
lang/pl.yml
lang/en.yml
Spoiler: Configuration Explained
language
» Language used for player-facing messages.
base-size
» Starting safety-cap radius for freshly crafted dust.
tier-sizes
» Range progression used for crafting upgrades.
max-custom-size
» Maximum value allowed by /rainbowleaves setsize.
max-tree-blocks
» Maximum number of leaf blocks that can be coloured in a single click.
search-radius
» Distance searched around the clicked block for compatible leaves.
require-permission-to-craft
» Controls whether crafting requires a permission.
consume-in-creative
» Controls whether dust is consumed while in Creative mode.
glow-effect
» Controls whether the dust item has a glowing effect.
default-biome
» Biome used when neutralizing leaves.
debug-logging
» Enables detailed diagnostic logging in the server console.
» Language used for player-facing messages.
base-size
» Starting safety-cap radius for freshly crafted dust.
tier-sizes
» Range progression used for crafting upgrades.
max-custom-size
» Maximum value allowed by /rainbowleaves setsize.
max-tree-blocks
» Maximum number of leaf blocks that can be coloured in a single click.
search-radius
» Distance searched around the clicked block for compatible leaves.
require-permission-to-craft
» Controls whether crafting requires a permission.
consume-in-creative
» Controls whether dust is consumed while in Creative mode.
glow-effect
» Controls whether the dust item has a glowing effect.
default-biome
» Biome used when neutralizing leaves.
debug-logging
» Enables detailed diagnostic logging in the server console.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Spoiler: I right-clicked the trunk and nothing happened.
Make sure:
» You're holding the dust in your main hand.
» You're right-clicking a solid block.
» You're clicking the trunk or a nearby solid block.
» You're not simply right-clicking empty air.
Right-clicking empty air does nothing intentionally.
» You're holding the dust in your main hand.
» You're right-clicking a solid block.
» You're clicking the trunk or a nearby solid block.
» You're not simply right-clicking empty air.
Right-clicking empty air does nothing intentionally.
Spoiler: No leaves were found.
You may be too far away from the canopy.
Check:
» Your search-radius setting.
» Your distance from the tree.
» Whether the tree uses a supported leaf type.
Remember that Spruce, Birch, Cherry, Azalea, Flowering Azalea and Pale Oak leaves are intentionally excluded.
Check:
» Your search-radius setting.
» Your distance from the tree.
» Whether the tree uses a supported leaf type.
Remember that Spruce, Birch, Cherry, Azalea, Flowering Azalea and Pale Oak leaves are intentionally excluded.
Spoiler: The colour changed, but the leaves still look normal.
This can happen because of Minecraft's client-side rendering cache.
Try:
» Moving away and returning.
» Reconnecting to the server.
The plugin attempts to force a refresh automatically.
Try:
» Moving away and returning.
» Reconnecting to the server.
The plugin attempts to force a refresh automatically.
Spoiler: RainbowLeaves biomes aren't loaded yet.
The server needs a
full restart after the data pack is installed.
Do not use:
Restart the entire server instead.
Do not use:
Code (Text):
/reload
Spoiler: I want detailed information in the console.
Enable debug logging:
debug-logging: true
Then run:
/rainbowleaves reload
The server console will now provide detailed diagnostic information for each operation.
Code (Text):
debug-logging: true
Code (Text):
/rainbowleaves reload
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Turn leaves more fancy, than the world do.
RainbowLeaves
RainbowLeaves
Made for Paper. Designed for colour.
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21, 26.1, 26.2
- 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.
RainbowLeaves is a free Minecraft Java mod. Compatible with Minecraft 1.21, 26.1, 26.2. Downloaded 21 times (via Spigot). Download it and open it directly in the game.