Server Restart Recommended

Although /strobe reload reloads the complete StrobeLights configuration, a full server restart is always recommended whenever possible.

A restart ensures that every StrobeLights component is initialized from a clean state and reduces the possibility of configuration changes not being applied exactly as expected.

This is especially recommended after changing:

Resource Pack settings
Public URL
Embedded HTTP server
HTTP port
Major rendering settings
Plugin updates

For initial installation and major configuration changes, always prefer a complete server restart over /strobe reload.