MT AutoTorch
by MEGATREX4
Players who work underground often end up in dark tunnels, and MT AutoTorch places torches for them automatically when the light level drops below a set value.
What it does
When the light level around a player falls under a configurable threshold, the mod places a torch in the player's hand, foot or offhand slot, which keeps the area lit without manual placement. The threshold can be changed, so the mod can be tuned to a stricter or looser lighting standard.
Cave explorers who want to keep their attention on mining rather than lighting, and builders who work in dark areas, are the main audiences. Modpacks that add their own torch types can be supported by editing the config file, which lets other torches such as soul or modded torches be used instead of vanilla ones.
MT AutoTorch requires Cloth Config API and Fabric API, and it is published for Fabric only, with a single version for 1.21.4: the 1.0.0 file released on 2025-02-20. Servers do not need it; each player installs it for their own game. The mod is released under the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.0 license and is not open source; source code and an issue tracker are publicly linked.
Key features
Automatic torch placement
Torches are placed on their own when the surroundings get too dark, so the player does not need to stop and light the area.
Configurable light level
The light level that triggers placement can be set, controlling how dark an area must become before a torch is used.
Custom torch support
Other torch types, such as soul or modded torches, can be added through the config file.
Configuration options
Settings are kept in a config file that the player can edit to change the placement behavior.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 2
Use cases
Who it’s for: Cave explorers, miners and builders who want lighting handled without manual placement, and players of modpacks that add their own torch types on Fabric for 1.21.4.
How it compares
Realistic Torches is a Fabric mod for 1.20.1 – 26.3 that runs on client and server and is released under All rights reserved, so it is not open source. Auto Torch(er) is a server-side only, open source mod under the MIT License that covers Fabric and Quilt for 1.21.10 – 26.1.1. Players who want a torch mod for 1.21.4 with an automatic light-level trigger should check each one's supported versions first, since their version ranges differ from MT AutoTorch.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT AutoTorch | Fabric | 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-02-20 |
| Realistic Torches | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-09-19 |
| Auto Torch(er) | Fabric and Quilt | 1.21.10 – 26.1.1 | Server-side only | 2026-04-25 |
Questions
Does MT AutoTorch need Cloth Config API?
Does the server need MT AutoTorch installed?
Can MT AutoTorch use torches other than vanilla ones?
In the catalog
MT AutoTorch is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 17,979 mods support Minecraft 1.21.4.
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What the author says
AutoTorch is a simple yet effective Minecraft mod that ensures you’ll never be left in the dark again! Stay safe, stay bright, and let AutoTorch handle the lighting for you!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/mtautotorch
- Owner
- MEGATREX4
- Published
- 2025-02-20
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-02-20
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15