How do I turn off Auto Torch?

Place a torch in your lower-right inventory slot. This disables the auto-placement feature temporarily. Remove the torch from that slot to turn it back on.

What if I'm out of torches?

The data pack won't place anything if you don't have torches in your off-hand. It just checks for darkness and waits. Grab more torches and you're good to go.

Does this work with other data packs?

Generally yes. Data packs rarely conflict unless they modify the same mechanics. Start with Auto Torch and add other packs one at a time if you're concerned about compatibility.

Can I use this on a multiplayer server?

Yes, but the server admin needs to add the data pack to the server. Individual clients can't load data packs for multiplayer worlds.

Auto Torch Data Pack 1.18.2 & 1.17.1

Q: Does this work in all light conditions?

No. Torches only place automatically when light levels drop low enough for hostile mobs to spawn. In well-lit areas, the data pack stays inactive.

Placing torches gets old fast. You’re mining, building, exploring, and constantly stopping to place lights before mobs spawn. This data pack handles it for you. When you have torches in your off-hand, it automatically places them down whenever light levels drop low enough for hostile mobs to spawn. No more manual torch placement every few blocks.

What This Data Pack Does

The Auto Torch data pack works passively in the background. Just hold torches in your off-hand slot, and whenever the light level gets dark enough for monsters to spawn, a torch places automatically on the block beneath you. You keep moving, keep working, and stay lit up without thinking about it.

Features

Automatic torch placement – Torches place automatically when light is too dark for safety
Off-hand control – Only works when you have torches in your off-hand
Easy toggle – Place a torch in your lower-right inventory slot to disable the feature temporarily
No mods needed – Pure data pack, works with vanilla Minecraft

Installation

Installing this data pack is straightforward. Download the file for your Minecraft version, then extract it into your world’s datapacks folder. For detailed steps, check out how to install data packs.

Minecraft Version Compatibility

This data pack supports multiple versions. Download the file that matches your Minecraft installation:

For Minecraft 1.18.1 & 1.17.1

Auto-Torch-Data-Pack-1.18.1.zip
This file is part of Auto Torch Data Pack 1.18.2 & 1.17.1. Visit the main page for features, installation guide, screenshots, and more download options.

Size: 29.5 KB
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For Minecraft 1.18.2

Auto-Torch-Data-Pack-1.18.2.zip
This file is part of Auto Torch Data Pack 1.18.2 & 1.17.1. Visit the main page for features, installation guide, screenshots, and more download options.

Size: 15.7 KB
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