Compatibility
Minecraft: Java Edition
Platforms
Supported environments
Details
Formerly known as FabricSkyBoxes, Nuit is a powerful and flexible custom skybox engine for Minecraft.
It goes far beyond OptiFineโs skybox system, offering rich features like keyframe-based transitions, rotation, custom weather rendering, and now full support for both Fabric and NeoForge!
Design immersive skies with dynamic day/night cycles, custom fog, sunrise/sunset glow, and more โ all backed by a robust, extensible skybox format.
โ ๏ธ Nuit is currently in beta. Some features may evolve over time. Feedback is welcome!
๐ View the Wiki and Format Documentation โ
๐งช Source Code on GitHub
โจ Showcase
Hyper Realistic Sky by UsernameGeri

Awesome Skies by heyman

Kal's Grimdark Sky Pack by Kalam0n

๐ง Features
- ๐ Fabric and NeoForge support (multiloader architecture)
- ๐ Keyframeable
fadeandrotationtransitions - ๐ Custom sunrise, sunset, night, and weather rendering
- ๐ซ๏ธ Fog customization per skybox
- ๐๏ธ Modular, JSON-based config system
- ๐ฆ Optimized texture loading and runtime performance
๐ 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're rendered.
๐ Learn how to create your own: Wiki Format Documentation
โ Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I use OptiFine/MCPatcher skybox packs?
Nuit does not support those formats natively. Use tools like MCPatcherPatcher++ or Nuit Interop to convert them. -
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.
๐ฌ Community & Support
- ๐ก Feature suggestions & issue tracker
- ๐จ๏ธ Join our Discord for help, discussion, and previews.
Breathe new life into your Minecraft skies โ with Nuit ๐


