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How to install "Lighty"

The Light Overlay Mod with a twist!

Author

andi-makes

Downloads

3.1M

Last Updated

May 3, 2026

License

Apache-2.0

Mod Loaders

Fabric Forge NeoForge Quilt

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2 1.21.11 1.20.6 1.19.4 1.18.2
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Quick Install ID

#lighty

Install Lighty in GDLauncher

Lighty runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

Install on Fabric

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that Lighty supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #lighty, find Lighty in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Forge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Forge loader and a Minecraft version that Lighty supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #lighty, find Lighty in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on NeoForge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the NeoForge loader and a Minecraft version that Lighty supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #lighty, find Lighty in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Quilt

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Quilt loader and a Minecraft version that Lighty supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #lighty, find Lighty in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Before you install

Make sure your Minecraft version matches what Lighty supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are supported. Lighty supports multiple loaders (Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt); pick whichever matches your other mods. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lighty free?

Yes. Lighty is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Lighty support?

Lighty supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4, 1.18.2. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Lighty require Forge or Fabric?

Lighty supports Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.

How do I install Lighty?

Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #lighty. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.

Who made Lighty?

Lighty is made by andi-makes. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/mod/lighty).

Need help?

Read our troubleshooting guide, check the guides section, or join the GDLauncher Discord community.

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