Install Shader + in GDLauncher
Shader + runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. 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 Shader + supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.4 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#shader-+, find Shader + in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically. - Hit Play. That's it.
Install on Forge
- Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
- Pick the Forge loader and a Minecraft version that Shader + supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.4 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#shader-+, find Shader + in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically. - Hit Play. That's it.
Install on NeoForge
- Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
- Pick the NeoForge loader and a Minecraft version that Shader + supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.4 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#shader-+, find Shader + 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 Shader + supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.4 are supported. Shader + supports multiple loaders (Fabric, Forge, NeoForge); pick whichever matches your other mods. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shader + free?
Yes. Shader + is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.
What Minecraft versions does Shader + support?
Shader + supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.4, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.
Does Shader + require Forge or Fabric?
Shader + supports Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.
How do I install Shader +?
Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #shader-+. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.
Who made Shader +?
Shader + is made by Mp1x0. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/modpack/shader-+).
Need help?
Read our troubleshooting guide, check the guides section, or join the GDLauncher Discord community.