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How to install "Visual Addons"

A shader adding a few neat visual addons like damage effects or blurring water depending on your swim speed

Author

Qwatrum

Downloads

137

Last Updated

Mar 31, 2026

License

MIT

Minecraft Versions

1.21.5
cartoon fantasy iris optifine potato semi-realistic

Quick Install ID

#visual-addons

Install Visual Addons in GDLauncher

  1. Open GDLauncher and pick (or create) the instance you want to add Visual Addons to.
  2. Open the Addons tab and click Add Addons.
  3. Paste the Quick Install ID #visual-addons, select Visual Addons, 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 Visual Addons supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.5 are supported. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Visual Addons free?

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

What Minecraft versions does Visual Addons support?

Visual Addons supports Minecraft 1.21.5. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Visual Addons require Forge or Fabric?

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

How do I install Visual Addons?

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

Who made Visual Addons?

Visual Addons is made by Qwatrum. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/shader/visual-addons).

Need help?

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

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