
Light Core
LightCore is a client-side performance monitor that samples FPS and system memory/CPU usage, logs results, and ranks your Minecraft performance with tiers and insights.
About this Mod
LightCore
LightCore is a lightweight, client-side performance logger for Minecraft that samples FPS and key system metrics, then converts them into a clear score, tier, and ranking—so you can understand what’s driving low performance.
What it measures
LightCore collects periodic performance snapshots containing:
- Client FPS (averaged over a short rolling window)
- JVM memory usage (heap used / heap max)
- Physical memory usage (used / total)
- CPU load (percent) and CPU core count
- OS/architecture/Java version metadata (for context)
Scoring, tiers, and ranking
Each snapshot is analyzed into:
- Score (0–100): a weighted evaluation based on FPS plus penalties from memory pressure, CPU load, and CPU core context
- Tier:
Excellent,Good,Average, orLow - Hint: a short, actionable message (e.g., low FPS, high CPU load, or high memory pressure)
- Rank: where the current snapshot stands compared to recent history
Sampling timing adapts to current conditions (when FPS is low, it samples more frequently; when FPS is stable, it backs off).
Output (CSV + logs)
Results are written to your local game directory as a CSV file:
logs/lightcore-performance.csv
It also prints a compact summary line to logs for quick checks while testing.
How to use
- Install the mod on the client.
- Play normally for a few minutes (especially when you suspect lag/stutter).
- Review
lightcore-performance.csvand the log output to spot trends and the best/worst snapshots.
Compatibility
Designed for Fabric with Fabric API and runs on the client side.
Available Versions
How to Install Light Core on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Light Core". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+5 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Light Core server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Light Core compatible with fabric?
Light Core officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Light Core – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Light Core consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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