-This add-on does not disable achievements-

-Multiplayer supported-

-No experimental features required-

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-More lightweight than others-

-Does not use player.json-

What Makes It Unique?

73 items supported by default - (torches, lanterns, glowstone, and more)
8 entity types emit light - (Blazes, Magma Cubes, Glow Squids, etc.)
Add custom items - Support items from other addons.
In-game configuration GUI - No file editing required for customization.
Lightweight - Lighter than other similar addons.
No experimental features required - Works in any world.
Doesn't use player.json - No data collection, privacy-friendly.
Achievement-friendly - Doesn't disable achievements.

Each item has different brightness.

Some items glow underwater.

Dropped items illuminate

Some entities like Blazes and Glow Squids emit light

Burning mobs emit light

Offhand-compatible items can be equipped to the offhand

To equip: Look up + Sneak + Right-click

Tooltips show light level and settings

Added Items

Portable Lantern - Can be toggled ON/OFF and equipped in the offhand.
Bandana with Light - A Wearable light source for your head.
Iron Helmet with Light - An illuminating iron helmet with the same stats as a regular iron helmet.
Better Lighting Controller - Configuration item. Crafted with a single torch.

How to Configure Add-on Settings.

How to Configure Item Settings In-Game.

1. Hold the item you want to configure settings or add, and run "/scriptevent lights:edit" in chat.

scriptevent_1

2. Configure the settings, then press the Send Button

・LightLevel: Set light level of the item from 0 to 15 (0 = disabled).

・Waterproof: Enable/disable underwater lighting.

This image shows the item not glowing.

・MainHand/OffHand/Armor: Choose which slots emit light.

Example: This image shows the item glowing when held in the mainhand or offhand.

・Reset settings for this item: Check this box and submit to restore defaults.

-Held item and dropped item settings are shared-

-Settings are saved per world-

How to Configure Entities In-Game.

1.Attack the entity you want to configure with the Better Lighting Controller (left-click)
No damage will be dealt.

entityUI

・LightLevel: Set light level of the mob from 0 to 15 (0 = disabled).

・Waterproof: Enable/disable underwater lighting.

This image shows the mob not glowing.

・Reset settings for this mob: Check this box and submit to restore defaults.

-Settings are saved per world-

*How to Reset your Setting In-Game.**In-Game*.

1.Run "/scriptevent lights:edit" in chat.

scriptevent_2

-Item settings configured here are saved per world-

How to Configure the Default Value of Add-ons.

Modifying item_config.js or entity_config.js changes the default values for ALL worlds.

(If the in-game settings are not set, these default values will be used)

-This operation will affect the initial values for all your worlds with the add-on installed-

Lightweight

Method: Summon 100 blazes in Superflat midnight and measure the total latency experienced over a 10-second period.

The higher the number, the greater the latency and the heavier the game is.

Results:

Vanilla: Baseline value measured using only the measurement add-on.

Others: Values measured with the measurement add-on and each add-on installed.

How to Install

Simply double-click .mcaddon file to open it.

Technical Details

Built entirely with Script API - No commands used for lighting.
Coordinate-based system - No entity spawning required.
Lightweight performance - Tested with 4+ players and 100+ glowing mobs.
No experimental features required - Works in any world.
Doesn't use player.json - No data collection, privacy-friendly.
Achievement-friendly mode available - Doesn't disable achievements.
In-game configuration GUI - No file editing needed.
Cross-addon compatibility - Add items from other addons.

Terms of Use

-ALLOWED

Use in videos/streams (credit appreciated)
Include in map distributions (with credit)
Modify for personal use only

-NOT ALLOWED

Reupload or redistribute this add-on
Claim it as your own work
Use its textures in other projects
Sell or monetize it

Update history

2026/6/18 - ver.1.1.5 uploaded

2026/3/2 - ver.1.1.4 uploaded

2026/2/24 - ver.1.1.3 uploaded

-This add-on does not disable achievements-

-Multiplayer supported-

-No experimental features required-

-More lightweight than others-

-Does not use player.json-

What Makes It Unique?

Each item has different brightness.

Some items glow underwater.

Dropped items illuminate

Some entities like Blazes and Glow Squids emit light

Burning mobs emit light

Offhand-compatible items can be equipped to the offhand

To equip: Look up + Sneak + Right-click

Tooltips show light level and settings

Added Items

How to Configure Add-on Settings.

How to Configure Item Settings In-Game.

-Held item and dropped item settings are shared-

-Settings are saved per world-

How to Configure Entities In-Game.

-Settings are saved per world-

How to Reset your Setting In-Game.In-Game.

-Item settings configured here are saved per world-

How to Configure the Default Value of Add-ons.

-This operation will affect the initial values ​​for all your worlds with the add-on installed-

Lightweight

How to Install

Simply double-click .mcaddon file to open it.

Technical Details

Terms of Use

License: All Rights Reserved

-ALLOWED

-NOT ALLOWED

Update history

*How to Reset your Setting In-Game.**In-Game*.

-This operation will affect the initial values for all your worlds with the add-on installed-

Better Lighting - Handheld Light Sources [Achievement Friendly]