Minecraft Mod

Iris Shaders by coderbot

A modern shader pack loader for Minecraft intended to be compatible with existing OptiFine shader packs

Downloads: 152359588 · Followers: 28208 · updated 4 weeks ago · Latest: e4ioH5mG

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About Iris Shaders

Iris Shaders is a Minecraft mod published on Modrinth by coderbot. A modern shader pack loader for Minecraft intended to be compatible with existing OptiFine shader packs

On the technical side, Iris Shaders ships for Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.

Iris Shaders maintains compatibility with 34 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.16.5 up to Minecraft 26.2. Always download the file that matches your Minecraft version, and re-check the version dropdown after any Mojang release to avoid crash-on-launch bugs.

Content-wise, Iris Shaders is categorized as Decoration, and Optimization. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft mod category so you can pair it with other mods from the same tag on this site.

Popularity: Iris Shaders has been downloaded 152.4M times on Modrinth and was updated 4 weeks ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that coderbot is actively maintaining Iris Shaders.

Full description (from coderbot)

![Iris: An open-source shaders mod compatible with OptiFine shaderpacks](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/e63175a54ed1c0484e07f9e71bd426244220b51b.png)

Links

* **Visit [our website](https://irisshaders.dev) for downloads and pretty screenshots!** * **Visit [the shaders section](https://modrinth.com/shaders) to find shader packs!** * Visit [our Discord server](https://discord.gg/jQJnav2jPu) to chat about the mod and get support! It's also a great place to get development updates right as they're happening. * Visit [the developer documentation](https://github.com/IrisShaders/Iris/tree/1.21/docs/development) for information on developing, building, and contributing to Iris!

Installation

You can find a guide to installation [here](https://github.com/IrisShaders/Iris/blob/multiloader-new/docs/guide.md).

FAQ

  • Find answers to frequently asked questions on our [FAQ page](https://github.com/IrisShaders/Iris/blob/multiloader-new/docs/faq.md).
  • Iris supports almost all shaderpacks, but a list of unsupported shaderpacks is available [here](https://github.com/IrisShaders/Iris/blob/1.21/docs/unsupportedshaders.md).
  • A list of unfixable limitations in Iris is available [here](https://github.com/IrisShaders/Iris/blob/1.21/docs/usage/limitations.md).

More Info

More info can be found on our [README](https://github.com/IrisShaders/Iris/blob/1.21/README.md).

Compatibility & requirements

Environment: Client only — Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.

Loaders / platforms: Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt

Supported Minecraft versions (34): 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.19, 1.18.2, 1.18.1, 1.18, 1.17.1, 1.17, 1.16.5

Categories: Decoration, Optimization

How to install Iris Shaders

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
  2. Install the right loader. Iris Shaders needs Fabric for your Minecraft version.
  3. Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Iris Shaders appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about Iris Shaders

Which Minecraft versions does Iris Shaders support?

Iris Shaders lists support for 34 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.16.5. Always match the version of the file you download to the Minecraft version your world or server is running.

What mod loader or server platform do I need to run Iris Shaders?

Iris Shaders publishes files for Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Iris Shaders into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.

Does Iris Shaders need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

Iris Shaders is a client-side mod. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add Iris Shaders.

Who created Iris Shaders?

Iris Shaders is published on Modrinth by coderbot. The project was first published 1895 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and coderbot's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is Iris Shaders still being updated?

Yes — Iris Shaders was updated 4 weeks ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from coderbot generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is Iris Shaders safe to download from Modrinth?

Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that coderbot uploads for Iris Shaders. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Iris Shaders directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install mod files from unknown third-party sites.

How popular is Iris Shaders?

Iris Shaders has been downloaded 152,359,588 times (152.4M) on Modrinth and has 28,208 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft mod.

What license does Iris Shaders use?

Iris Shaders is distributed under the GPL-3.0 — copyleft open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Iris Shaders into a modpack.

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Official links

Source, safety, and licensing

Iris Shaders is indexed by MinecraftBible directly from the official Modrinth REST API. All files are hosted on Modrinth, which virus-scans and moderates every upload from coderbot before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install mod files from unknown mirrors.

License: GPL-3.0 — copyleft open source license (LGPL-3.0-only).

Freshness signal: Iris Shaders was updated 4 weeks ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

Author profile: Visit coderbot's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.

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