MineLights 2.1

This is a large update that completely replaces the backend server, dramatically expanding hardware support and adding new features for a much smoother user experience. The original C++ server has been replaced with a new C# .NET-based application that makes use of RGB.Net for much larger device compatibility.

Previous server versions are not compatible.

Key Features & Major Changes

• Hardware Support Expansion: Support has been added for a large amount of new brands via their official SDKs:
  • Logitech (G HUB / Lightsync)
  • Razer (Chroma)
  • SteelSeries (GameSense)
  • Wooting
  • Novation (e.g., Launchpad)
  • Raspberry Pi Pico (for DIY projects)
• Automatic Server Management (Windows Only): The mod will now automatically start the MineLights.exe server if it isn't running and will monitor it, restarting it if it closes unexpectedly.
  • This feature can be disabled in the config screen if you prefer to manage the server manually.
• Complete Backend Rewrite
• Smarter Configuration: The in-game configuration screen now communicates directly with the new server. Enabling or disabling integrations will now reconfigure the server.
• OpenRGB Key Mapping: Keyboards controlled by OpenRGB should now correctly map named keys, enabling effects like the movement key highlighting on a wider range of hardware.
• Saturation/Oxygen bar on F9-F12 keys.

Installation / Upgrade Instructions

1. DELETE your old MineLights server folder and minelights-*.jar file completely.
2. Download and extract the MineLights-2.1.zip from this release: https://github.com/megabytesme/MineLights/releases/tag/v2.1.0
3. Place the new minelights-2.1.jar into your mods folder.
4. Place the entire MineLights folder (containing MineLights.exe) into your mods folder.
   • Your final folder structure should look like: .../.minecraft/mods/MineLights/MineLights.exe

Full Changelog & Technical Details

• Replaced the entire V1 C++ server with a new V2 implementation using .NET and the RGB.NET library.
• Added an auto-start and auto-restart monitor to the client for managing the server process on Windows.
• Added a server-side configuration file (config.json) to persist enabled integrations and disabled devices.
• Implemented a TCP handshake protocol where the client sends its configuration to the server, allowing the server to dynamically load or unload SDK providers.
• Added named key mapping for devices controlled via OpenRGB by parsing LED names during device enumeration.
• Refactored the build process to create a self-contained .NET application, bundling the runtime so no external installation is required.
• Embedded all required native SDK DLLs (iCUE, Mystic Light, etc.) into the server executable, which are extracted at runtime to simplify distribution.