Light Overlay

Light Overlay — Horizon mod

1:1 Light Overlay & MiniHUD (F7): visualizes mob-spawnable blocks with 3D Yellow (night spawn) and Red (always/cave spawn) crosses (X) or 3D light level numbers

Native mod Author: CayMac ⬇ 1,911 No ratings yet v1.0.0 MC 26.3 MIT

We haven't written a full write-up for this project yet. Below is a short card from the registry data; the one-line summary is the author's.

1:1 Light Overlay & MiniHUD (F7): visualizes mob-spawnable blocks with 3D Yellow (night spawn) and Red (always/cave spawn) crosses (X) or 3D light level numbers

— Author's summary, CayMac
TypeNative mod
CategoriesUtility, Mobs
Tagslight-level, mob-spawning, overlay, minihud, port
CompatibilityMinecraft 26.3 · Horizon
LicenseMIT
Published31 October 2026
Updated31 October 2026

Updated:

Versions

VersionDateMinecraftChanges
1.0.031 October 202626.3Initial release for 26.3 Horizon.

All versions and changelog →

How to install

  1. Find the mod in the launcher

    Open the Horizon launcher, pick an instance on the left and go to its Mods page. In the Horizon tab, find "Light Overlay" and press Install.

  2. Build the mods

    In the Native build of … row press Build and confirm you trust these mods. The first build downloads Rust and takes 20–30 minutes and a few GB of disk; later builds take a couple of minutes.

  3. Play

    Play that instance — your other instances never run the mod. Turn it on and configure it in game under Options → Mods.

Full guide: installing mods in Horizon →

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FAQ

How do I install Light Overlay?

From the Horizon launcher: Mods page → find "Light Overlay" → Install. The launcher checks the SHA-256 and the author's signature for you. A native mod is then compiled with the Build button — the first build takes 20–30 minutes. The full steps are in "How to install" above.

Which Minecraft version does Light Overlay support?

The latest version, 1.0.0, targets Minecraft 26.3 on Horizon.

Can I download Light Overlay from this site?

Yes. Its MIT license allows redistribution, so we host the file, and its SHA-256 matches the official registry.

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