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How to install "john"

john is a good looking, extremely fast shader with pbr support

Author

inuk

Downloads

18.0K

Last Updated

Jul 15, 2025

License

LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved

Minecraft Versions

1.21.11 1.20.6 1.19.4 1.18.2 1.17.1
atmosphere bloom foliage iris pbr potato semi-realistic shadows vanilla-like

Quick Install ID

#johnshader

Install john in GDLauncher

  1. Open GDLauncher and pick (or create) the instance you want to add john to.
  2. Open the Addons tab and click Add Addons.
  3. Paste the Quick Install ID #johnshader, select john, 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 john 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 john free?

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

What Minecraft versions does john support?

john supports Minecraft 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 john require Forge or Fabric?

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

How do I install john?

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

Who made john?

john is made by inuk. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/shader/johnshader).

Need help?

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

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