> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.monaverse.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.monaverse.com/create/mona-crash-course/adding-a-custom-skybox.md). # Adding a Custom Skybox This tutorial will cover how to customize the skybox. {% embed url="" %} Adding a Custom Skybox in Unity Video {% endembed %} One of the first things that people will notice in a space is the default unity skybox if you have a space that is not purely an interior space. One way to get around this is to add a custom skybox that better suits your needs. ### Downloading a Skybox There are plenty of resources out there that offer skyboxes you can use for free. One such place is [polyhaven.com](http://polyhaven.com) or [Skybox AI](https://skybox.blockadelabs.com/). It is very easy to go to the site and download a skybox that better suits the atmosphere that you would like in your space. In some cases the skybox will affect the lighting of the space. Keep that in mind when finding an image you like. It is best to download it directly into your project so we don’t have to move it later. ### Setting up the texture * Select the texture in the project and then look in the inspector. * Under Texture *shape* select ‘Cube’. * Hit apply at the bottom. Once done, we can create a material to put the skybox texture on... * Right mouse click on the folder you would like to add the material and select Create / Material. * Click on the material and set the Shader at the top to Skybox / Cubemap. * Drag and drop your skybox texture into the Cubemap (HDR) slot on the material. * Modify material settings such as Tint Color, Exposure, and Rotation if needed. Once the material with the skybox texture is created... * Drag and drop your skybox material onto the default skybox in the scene. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.monaverse.com/create/mona-crash-course/adding-a-custom-skybox.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.