Screenshot 1 of 5. A twin-headed lamp post with glowing lanterns stands under a night sky with a full moon, from Macaw's Lights and Lamps.
What Macaw's Lights and Lamps works with.
| Platform | Java Edition |
|---|---|
| Loaders | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge |
| Minecraft versions | 1.12.2, 1.16.5, 1.17.1, 1.18.2, 1.19.4, 1.20.6, 1.21.11, 26.1.2, 26.2, 26.3 |
| Environment | Client, Server |
Macaw's Lights and Lamps is a Minecraft Java mod for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge that adds a large set of decorative light sources. It is tagged for both client and server use. sketch_macaw keeps the vanilla look, which lets the new blocks sit beside torches and lanterns without clashing.
Loaders and versions
- Fabric: Minecraft 1.18.1 to 26.3. The newest build requires Fabric API.
- Forge: Minecraft 1.12.2 to 26.3. The newest build needs no dependencies.
- NeoForge: Minecraft 1.20.4 to 26.3. The newest build needs no dependencies.
What the mod adds
The pitch is simple. You get light sources beyond torches, glowstone and redstone lamps, all in a vanilla art style. The full set covers these families.
- Tiki torches, street lamp posts and ceiling lights
- Lamps, paper lamps and wall lanterns
- New torches, lanterns and light slabs
- Ceiling fan lights, chandeliers and candle holders
Placing and switching lights
Lamps, street lights, tiki torches and ceiling lights can be made as tall as you like, from a one-block lamp to a 54-block pole. Every light switches on and off with shift and right click. Recipes use vanilla ingredients and are meant to be easy, so nothing here asks for a late-game grind.
Installation and modpacks
Pick the file for your loader and your Minecraft release, then drop it into the mods folder. If you have not set up a loader yet, the Fabric install guide covers that route. Modpack authors may include it with credit and a link to the CurseForge page. Translations can be sent through GitHub or the Macaw's Discord.
Macaw's Lights and Lamps showcase
Questions about Macaw's Lights and Lamps.
4 questions
Does Macaw's Lights and Lamps work on multiplayer servers?
The files are tagged for both client and server use on CurseForge, so the mod is listed as supporting both environments. It adds decorative lamps, torches and light slabs that switch on and off with shift and right click. Check the loader and Minecraft release before you install.
How do I turn the lamps on and off?
Hold shift and right click the light. This works on every light the mod adds. Lamps, street lights, tiki torches and ceiling lights can also be stacked to whatever height you want.
Can I use Macaw's Lights and Lamps in a modpack?
Yes. The creators allow modpack use as long as you credit them and reference the CurseForge page. Other uses are not spelled out, so check the project page for anything beyond that.
Will there be a release for Minecraft 1.15.2 or older?
Very unlikely. The creators say backporting to 1.15.2 and lower is very unlikely, though a last 1.12.2 version could happen at some point. For now, check the CurseForge file list for the Minecraft releases that have builds for your loader.
