Install Simply Shaders in GDLauncher
Simply Shaders runs on Fabric. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.
Install on Fabric
- Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
- Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that Simply Shaders supports (1.19.3, 1.18.1 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#simply-shaders, find Simply Shaders in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically. - Hit Play. That's it.
Before you install
Make sure your Minecraft version matches what Simply Shaders supports. As of the latest release, 1.19.3, 1.18.1 are supported. Simply Shaders only runs on Fabric; mods built for other loaders won't work. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simply Shaders free?
Yes. Simply Shaders is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.
What Minecraft versions does Simply Shaders support?
Simply Shaders supports Minecraft 1.19.3, 1.18.1. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.
Does Simply Shaders require Forge or Fabric?
Simply Shaders requires Fabric. GDLauncher will install the correct loader automatically when you create an instance.
How do I install Simply Shaders?
Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #simply-shaders. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.
Who made Simply Shaders?
Simply Shaders is made by actually_aenzo. The full project lives on CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/modpacks/simply-shaders).
Need help?
Read our troubleshooting guide, check the guides section, or join the GDLauncher Discord community.