Minecraft Shader Pack

Cyanide Shaders by mlgimposter

Vanilla+ Shader, that supports Optifine and Iris Barely affects performance

Downloads: 119759 · Followers: 120 · updated 4 years ago · Latest: X5paKLYY

Download Cyanide Shaders on Modrinth

About Cyanide Shaders

Cyanide Shaders is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by mlgimposter. Vanilla+ Shader, that supports Optifine and Iris Barely affects performance

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

Cyanide Shaders maintains compatibility with 46 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.12.2 up to Minecraft 1.21.9. 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, Cyanide Shaders is categorized as Atmosphere, Potato, and Vanilla Like. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft shader pack category so you can pair it with other shader packs from the same tag on this site.

Popularity: Cyanide Shaders has been downloaded 119.8k times on Modrinth and was updated 4 years ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that mlgimposter is actively maintaining Cyanide Shaders.

Compatibility & requirements

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

Loaders / platforms: Iris Shaders, OptiFine

Supported Minecraft versions (46): 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 1.21.10, 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, 1.16.4, 1.16.3, 1.16.2, 1.16.1, 1.16, 1.15.2, 1.15.1, 1.15, 1.14.4, 1.14.3, 1.14.2, 1.14.1, 1.14, 1.13.2, 1.13.1, 1.13, 1.12.2

Categories: Atmosphere, Potato, Vanilla Like

How to install Cyanide Shaders

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 1.21.9.
  2. Install Iris or OptiFine first. Then place the shader .zip into .minecraft/shaderpacks.
  3. Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Cyanide Shaders appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about Cyanide Shaders

Which Minecraft versions does Cyanide Shaders support?

Cyanide Shaders lists support for 46 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.21.9, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.12.2. 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 Cyanide Shaders?

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

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

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

Who created Cyanide Shaders?

Cyanide Shaders is published on Modrinth by mlgimposter. The project was first published 1291 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and mlgimposter's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is Cyanide Shaders still being updated?

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

Is Cyanide Shaders safe to download from Modrinth?

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

How popular is Cyanide Shaders?

Cyanide Shaders has been downloaded 119,759 times (119.8k) on Modrinth and has 120 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft shader pack.

What license does Cyanide Shaders use?

Cyanide Shaders is distributed under the LICENSEREF-CYANIDE-AGREEMENT. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Cyanide Shaders into a modpack.

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Source, safety, and licensing

Cyanide 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 mlgimposter before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.

License: LICENSEREF-CYANIDE-AGREEMENT (LicenseRef-Cyanide-Agreement).

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

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

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