Light Overlay
Modby lugosieben
A Light Overlay Mod that's efficient and simple.
Type
Mod
CurseForge Downloads
22,942
CurseForge ID
1376481
Modrinth Downloads
166,143
Modrinth ID
8qVa1XCN
Last Updated
Jul 27, 2026
Description
# A Light Overlay Mod that's efficient and powerful.

[](https://github.com/lugosieben/lightoverlay/blob/latest/TRANSLATE.md)
This mod adds a configurable, fully client-side Light Overlay to the game, showing you where mobs can spawn at night. Very useful for spawn-proofing.

## Feature Requests & Bug Reports
Feature Requests / Bug Reports are always welcome and they typically get implemented in less than 2 days!
To create one, you can simply [open an issue](https://github.com/lugosieben/lightoverlay/issues/) and I'll look at it.
## Translate Light Overlay to your language!
How to help: [Guide](https://github.com/lugosieben/lightoverlay/blob/latest/TRANSLATE.md)
| Language | Translators ♥️ |
|----------|--------------|
|German _(incomplete)_|[Kolpixx](https://github.com/Kolpixx)|
|Chinese (Simplified) _(incomplete)_|[edeipici](https://github.com/edeipici)|
|Spanish _(incomplete)_|[UnPanMuySaS](https://github.com/UnPanMuySaS)|
|Hungarian|[BigM](https://github.com/blockmarkking-sys)|
## Configuration
Use Mod Menu or `/lightoverlay config` to enter the config.
## Usage
Use the keybind (F9 by default) or `/lightoverlay` to toggle the Light Overlay.
Made by Lugo, with help for Iris compat by lowercasebtw
If you like Light Overlay, consider giving a **star** on [GitHub](https://github.com/lugosieben/lightoverlay)! ⭐
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Fabric
Game Versions
1.21.6
1.21.7
1.21.8
1.21.9
1.21.10
1.21.11
26.1
26.1.1-rc-1
26.1.1
26.1.2
+1 more
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