AutoTorch [Auto Torch]
Caving in Minecraft has always come with a familiar rhythm: swing your pickaxe, watch the shadows creep in, then stop everything to place another torch. It breaks immersion, eats inventory space, and slows down exploration. AutoTorch [Auto Torch] removes that chore entirely by handling your lighting automatically, so you can focus on mining, looting, and surviving instead of babysitting your light level.
What AutoTorch [Auto Torch] Does
AutoTorch [Auto Torch] is a client-side quality-of-life mod that automatically places a torch at your feet whenever the local light level drops below a threshold you choose. It is ideal for exploring caves, abandoned mineshafts, and large dark structures where constant manual lighting becomes tedious. Because it runs entirely on the client, no server installation is required, and it works perfectly in singleplayer worlds.
The mod is built around a few simple behaviors:
- Light Check — automatically reads the light level at your current position.
- Auto Placement — drops a torch beneath you once the local light falls below your configured threshold.
- Inventory Pull — grabs torches from your hotbar, offhand, or anywhere else in your inventory.
- Support Check — refuses to place a torch if there is no valid support block under your feet.
- Toggle Keybind — lets you switch the whole feature on or off with a custom key.
Supported Versions and Loaders
AutoTorch [Auto Torch] supports the major modern mod loaders, including Fabric, NeoForge, and Forge. If you play on Fabric or NeoForge, you will need Architectury API installed as a dependency, while the Forge version requires no additional dependencies. The mod is regularly maintained across recent Minecraft releases, so check the version list before you download AutoTorch [Auto Torch] to make sure it matches your game build.
If you would rather skip the manual file shuffling, the foxygame.net launcher makes adding AutoTorch [Auto Torch] painless, since its built-in add-on catalog handles one-click installation and keeps every mod updated automatically.
Configuration and Settings
In-Game Options
You can customize the mod's behavior through the in-game configuration screen found in the mod list menu. The available settings include:
- Enable or disable auto torch placement entirely.
- Only place torches when standing on the ground.
- Restore the previous hotbar slot after placing a torch from your inventory.
- Light threshold, adjustable from 0 to 15.
- Placement cooldown in ticks, which prevents spamming torches.
- Reset to default values.
Controls and Commands
Two keybinds are included: one to toggle auto torch placement and another to open the settings screen. Both are unbound by default, so assign them in the Controls menu. Client commands are also available through /autotorchset and /autotorchset open for quick access.
How to Install AutoTorch [Auto Torch]
Getting started is straightforward. First, confirm that your Minecraft version and loader match a supported build. Next, install your loader's dependency, which means Architectury API for Fabric and NeoForge users. Then drop the mod file into your mods folder and launch the game. Once inside, open the mod list to adjust your light threshold and bind your toggle key.
All settings are stored locally in your game config folder under config/autotorchset.json, so your preferences carry over between sessions. The mod is also fully translated into ten languages, including English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, and Italian.
Final Thoughts
AutoTorch [Auto Torch] is one of those small utilities that quietly improves every caving trip. It is free to use in any modpack, public or private, with no permission needed, and its client-side design means you can bring it anywhere without touching server files. Whether you are strip mining for diamonds or clearing out a sprawling stronghold, automatic lighting keeps the darkness manageable and your inventory organized. If you want a smoother, safer Minecraft experience, this mod deserves a spot in your loadout.