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How to install "Butter Shaders"

Enjoy beautiful lighting, soft shadows, and realistic water in Minecraft with great performance — perfect for both low-end and high-end devices.

Author

Typon

Downloads

83.0K

Last Updated

Feb 16, 2026

Minecraft Versions

1.21.11 1.20.6 1.19.4 1.18.2 1.17.1 1.16.5
Realistic Fantasy

Quick Install ID

#butter-shaders

Install Butter Shaders in GDLauncher

  1. Open GDLauncher and pick (or create) the instance you want to add Butter Shaders to.
  2. Open the Addons tab and click Add Addons.
  3. Paste the Quick Install ID #butter-shaders, select Butter Shaders, and click Download. GDLauncher handles dependencies and version matching automatically.
  4. Hit Play and you're done.

Before you install

Make sure your Minecraft version matches what Butter Shaders supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4 are supported. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butter Shaders free?

Yes. Butter Shaders is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Butter Shaders support?

Butter Shaders supports Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1, 1.16.5. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Butter Shaders require Forge or Fabric?

Check the CurseForge page for Butter Shaders to see which mod loader it supports. GDLauncher will install the correct loader automatically once you pick the addon.

How do I install Butter Shaders?

Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #butter-shaders. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.

Who made Butter Shaders?

Butter Shaders is made by Typon. The full project lives on CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/shaders/butter-shaders).

Need help?

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