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How to install "Vanilish Shaders"

A lightweight shader that adds a realistic, warm atmosphere and soft lighting to Minecraft while maintaining the vanilla style.

Author

Typon

Downloads

16.9K

Last Updated

Feb 16, 2026

License

LGPL-3.0-only

Minecraft Versions

1.21.11 1.20.6 1.19.4 1.18.2 1.17.1 1.16.5
atmosphere bloom iris low optifine potato realistic semi-realistic shadows vanilla-like

Quick Install ID

#vanilish-shaders

Install Vanilish Shaders in GDLauncher

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

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

What Minecraft versions does Vanilish Shaders support?

Vanilish 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 Vanilish Shaders require Forge or Fabric?

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

How do I install Vanilish Shaders?

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

Who made Vanilish Shaders?

Vanilish Shaders is made by Typon. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/shader/vanilish-shaders).

Need help?

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