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How to install "Miniature Shader"

Extremely lightweight with shadows and reflections

Author

ukrech

Downloads

3.2M

Last Updated

Mar 31, 2026

Minecraft Versions

26.1 1.21.11 1.20.6 1.19.4 1.18.2 1.17.1
Vanilla

Quick Install ID

#miniature-shader

Install Miniature Shader in GDLauncher

  1. Open GDLauncher and pick (or create) the instance you want to add Miniature Shader to.
  2. Open the Addons tab and click Add Addons.
  3. Paste the Quick Install ID #miniature-shader, select Miniature Shader, 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 Miniature Shader supports. As of the latest release, 26.1, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are supported. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miniature Shader free?

Yes. Miniature Shader is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Miniature Shader support?

Miniature Shader supports Minecraft 26.1, 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Miniature Shader require Forge or Fabric?

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

How do I install Miniature Shader?

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

Who made Miniature Shader?

Miniature Shader is made by ukrech. The full project lives on CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/shaders/miniature-shader).

Need help?

Read our troubleshooting guide, check the guides section, or join the GDLauncher Discord community.

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