Unlike the default WLED install, a "Repack" is a user-curated configuration file. The term "repack" is borrowed from gaming/software culture, implying a collection that has been compressed, organized, and optimized for easy installation.
Open the JSON in Notepad++ or VS Code – check for: wled presets download repack
| Component | Description | Advanced Feature | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Standard (e.g., "Rainbow", "Chase") | Custom 2D Matrix effects (for panels) & User palettes (e.g., Synthwave '84, Cyberpunk, Candlelight). | | Segments | Different zones of LEDs with different effects. | "Gobo" masks – using segments to create animated text or logos on a matrix. | | Macros | API calls triggered by preset. | Alexa/HomeKit metadata injection – macros that name the preset for voice control. | | Playlists | Timed transitions. | "BPM Sync" playlists – transitions locked to audio-reactive FFT. | | Usermods | JavaScript/C++ add-ons. | Integrated Usermod configs (e.g., PIRsensor usermod pre-wired to specific presets). | Unlike the default WLED install, a "Repack" is
: You now have your old presets + the 5 new ones, no coding or manual JSON editing required. Technical Implementation Note | | Segments | Different zones of LEDs
Use this if you only want to add one specific effect from a collection.
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