Sparkles Data pack for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.19.2
Add visual effects to decorate your builds. Almost easy to use, tons of particles!
About the Sparkles data pack
Sparkles adds visual effects to decorate your builds. It's for solo and multiplayer (require admin role). Almost easy to use, tons of particles!

Creation Process
/function sparkle:create/[...]
- Go to the place where you want to add a spotlight.
- Point your character in the direction you want to install the spotlight (some spots are using orientation).
- Open the chat and type: /function sparkle:create/
- Choose your spot, then press “enter".
An ingame demo is available, use: /function fksk:options/demo

Remove Process
/function sparkle:remove/[...]
When removing a spot, stay as close as possible of the center of the spot. Chose the deletion distance at the end of the command, from 1 to 5 (complete with TAB).
How to
Use commands & functions
- Open your chat and start with /function sparkle:
- Chose to "create", "edit" or "remove"
- You can write the command, or use the ARROW-KEYS to naviguate up and down
- Press TAB on the command line to auto-complete
- Press ENTER to send the command
Global Render distance (Patreon)
/scoreboard players set global.render_distance fksk.options 3
This option act as a global default render distance. Affects every players. Make sure to upgrade the render distance only if your computer/server can handle it. (default is 3. Range [1-5]. 99 for unlimited.)
Specific Render distance for a player (Patreon)
/scoreboard players set PLAYER_NAME fksk.render 2
This option act as an individual overwriting render distance. You can define the render distance for each player individualy, depending of their computer limitations.
Force a single spot to render from far away (Patreon)
/function sparkle:edit/force_render/[nearest|block|chunk]/[1-5]
- [nearest|block|chunk] : chose your targets
- [1-5] or 99 : chose the render distance to apply to targets
You can force secific spot(s) to render from a custom distance, by applying a score on it. Stay as close as possible to the center of the spot(s) when entering the command.
Datapack's Options
In game, use /function fksk:options/get
Patreon Supporters
- 1.21.11 (30/01/2026): Azerxim, Setsu-P, varinyc, nfnpgllxhn
- 1.21.9 (05/10/2025): CYKLOPPS, Azerxim, varinyc, Setsu-P, Wani P, Lionel Felke
- 1.21.5 (09/09/2025): CYKLOPPS, Azerxim, varinyc, Setsu-P, Wani P, Lionel Felke
- 1.20 (2022-07-18): Delivator, Jonathan Fanelli, Angelo Russo, Phantom-Glitch-Wolf, John Stampe, 깔수, Screaming Man, Dorian Dejean, ooF, ZMH, Yokie
- Render Distance Tweaks (2022-06-23): Screaming Man, Dorian Dejean, Peter Schubert, ooF, Tân Huỳnh
- 1.19 (2022-06-22): Screaming Man, Dorian Dejean, Peter Schubert, ooF, Tân Huỳnh
- Chrismas Pack (2021-12-24): Screaming Man, Dorian Dejean, Peter Schubert
Patreon Version
The free versions are designed to be fun and fully playable. The Patreon version is for players and server owners who want more control, comfort, and flexibility through an in-game settings menu to tweak the parameters live, without file editing.
Becoming a Gold Patreon also means:
- Getting access to every Patreon versions of every projects.
- Getting your name listed in each project and on this page (see above).
- Supporting long-term development, updates, and new features 💛
Mod Version
Mod packaging is designed to be more convenient for your installations. Executed on the server side, it does not need to be installed on the client side. Keep in mind that inside the mod is simply a datapack. In addition, interactions between too many mods can degrade the functioning of one or more mods.
Issue / Bug
Visitors
How to install Sparkles
With Millida Launcher
Install Millida Launcher
The launcher is free: download it at millida.net/launcher and sign in with any nickname.
Click “Install” on this page
The launcher opens and installs the data pack for Minecraft 1.17–1.21.11 automatically.
Launch the game
A profile with it appears in the launcher: click “Play”.
Manually
Download the archive
Pick the file Sparkles_FREE_1.21.11.zip (530 KB) for your game version.
New world: “Data Packs”
When creating a world, click “Data Packs”, drag the archive into the window, then move it to “Selected”.
Existing world: the datapacks folder
Put the archive into saves/<world>/datapacks and type /reload in game.
On a server
Archive goes into the server world’s datapacks
The world/datapacks folder on the server; players do not need to install anything.
Reload the data
Type /reload in the server console or restart the server.
Or use the “To hosting” button
On Millida Hosting, the button at the top of the page uploads the file to your server and restarts it for you.
Versions
With dependencies
| Minecraft | Loader | File | Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.21.11 | Data pack | 1.21.11530 KB | ||
| 1.21.10 | Data pack | 1.21.10529 KB | ||
| 1.21.8 | Data pack | 1.21.8525 KB | ||
| 1.20.6 | Data pack | 1.20.6536 KB | ||
| 1.17.1 | Data pack | 1.17.1539 KB |
FAQ
Which Minecraft versions does Sparkles work on?
There are files for 1.17–1.21.11, 24 versions in total. The newest is 1.21.11.
Does Sparkles work on a server?
Yes: the data pack goes into the datapacks folder of the server world, and players do not need to install anything.
Where can I download Sparkles safely?
On this page: the file Sparkles_FREE_1.21.11.zip (530 KB) is stored on Millida’s server, with no link shorteners. SHA-1 checksum: b0870b837e2bc13860be444c8346bcd971da5d3e.
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