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Resources / Mods / Nuit

Nuit

Allows resource packs to define custom skyboxes. Formerly FabricSkyboxes

ModsFree1.16 – 26.x
by FlashyReese · listed from Modrinth
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Direct download from Modrinth · 14,687,924 downloads

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What it does

Nuit is a mod made by FlashyReese. Allows resource packs to define custom skyboxes. Formerly FabricSkyboxes.

It supports Minecraft 1.16 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 14,687,924 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Sep 16, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.191.181.171.16

Release history

Nuit has had 78 releases on Modrinth since May 7, 2021. 28 of them came out in the past year. The newest is mc26.3-1.0.0-beta.6+fabric, released on Sep 16, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 26.3. It runs on Fabric. The download is 762 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
mc26.3-1.0.0-beta.6+fabricSep 16, 202626.3Beta
mc26.3-1.0.0-beta.6+neoforgeSep 16, 202626.3Beta
mc26.2-1.0.0-beta.6+fabricSep 15, 202626.2Beta
mc26.2-1.0.0-beta.6+neoforgeSep 15, 202626.2Beta
mc26.1.2-1.0.0-beta.6+fabricSep 15, 202626.1.2Beta

Latest release on GitHub

Nuit is open source. Its newest release on GitHub is Nuit 1.0.0-beta.6 - Minecraft 26.3, published on Sep 15, 2026.

Before that: Nuit 1.0.0-beta.6 - Minecraft 26.2 (Sep 15, 2026), Nuit 1.0.0-beta.6 - Minecraft 26.1.2 (Sep 15, 2026).

Description from the author on Modrinth

Formerly known as FabricSkyBoxes, Nuit is a powerful and flexible custom skybox engine for Minecraft.

It goes far beyond OptiFine’s skybox system, offering rich features like keyframe-based transitions, rotation, custom weather rendering, and full support for both Fabric and NeoForge.

Design immersive skies with dynamic day/night cycles, custom fog, sunrise/sunset glow, weather-aware rendering, and more, all backed by a robust JSON skybox format.

Nuit is currently in beta. Some features may evolve over time. Feedback is welcome.

View the Wiki and Format Documentation
Source Code on GitHub


Showcase


Features

  • Fabric and NeoForge support
  • Keyframeable fade and rotation transitions
  • Custom sunrise, sunset, night, and weather rendering
  • Fog customization per skybox
  • Modular JSON-based skybox format
  • Animated textures with optional frame interpolation
  • Optimized texture loading and runtime performance

Skybox Format

Nuit uses a custom JSON-based format designed for flexibility and future-proofing.

You can create highly detailed and dynamic skyboxes with precise control over how and when they render.

Learn how to create your own skyboxes in the Wiki Format Documentation.


Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use OptiFine/MCPatcher skybox packs?
Nuit does not support those formats natively. Use Nuit Interop to load compatible OptiFine/MCPatcher custom sky resource packs through Nuit.

Is it modpack friendly?
Yes. Nuit is licensed under MIT and fully modpack-compatible.

What happened to FabricSkyBoxes?
FabricSkyBoxes has been rebranded to Nuit to reflect its expanded scope beyond Fabric.


Credits


Community & Support


Breathe new life into your Minecraft skies with Nuit.

Written by FlashyReese. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Nuit

  1. This mod runs only on your own game. Servers do not need it, so you can use it on any server.

  2. Install Fabric, Quilt and NeoForge for Minecraft 1.16 – 26.x.

  3. Add the mods it needs: Fabric API.

  4. Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the mods folder of your .minecraft directory.

  5. Start Minecraft with the Fabric profile.

  6. With the CraftRank Launcher you can skip these steps: open Mods, search for Nuit and click Install.

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16
Runs on
Fabric, Quilt, NeoForge
Where it runs
Client only (your game)
Edition
Java
Needs
Fabric API
License
MIT
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 10, 2026)

Nuit compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

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Nuitthe one you looked at14.7M1.16 – 26.xSep 16, 2026Free
CIT Resewnshsupercm26M1.17 – 1.21Oct 18, 2024Free
Remove Reloading Screendima_dencep28.5M1.16 – 26.xSep 17, 2026Free
OptiGUIopekope227.6M1.18 – 26.x3 days agoFree

Questions

Does Nuit work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. Nuit supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16.

Is Nuit free?

Yes. Nuit is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Nuit client-side or server-side?

Client-side. Nuit goes in your own mods folder and works on any server, including servers without mods.

Does Nuit need anything else?

Yes: Fabric API. Install it before Nuit.

Is Nuit still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to Nuit?

The closest ones are CIT Resewn, Remove Reloading Screen and OptiGUI. Compare all alternatives

Alternatives to Nuit

OptiGUIMods · 1.18 – 26.x

Blazing fast custom GUI textures on Fabric and Quilt with built-in OptiFine custom GUI resource pack support

Free27,641,160 downloads
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