Minecraft Shader Pack
Emissive Trims by Bluebird
Makes armor trims glow in the dark. No mods needed!
Downloads: 122889 · Followers: 110 · updated 1 month ago · Latest: 4y0PFOJI
About Emissive Trims
Emissive Trims is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by Bluebird. Makes armor trims glow in the dark. No mods needed!
On the technical side, Emissive Trims ships for Minecraft, Vanilla Minecraft. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Emissive Trims maintains compatibility with 23 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.20 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, Emissive Trims is categorized as Core Shaders, Environment, and Tweaks. 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: Emissive Trims has been downloaded 122.9k times on Modrinth and was updated 1 month ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that Bluebird is actively maintaining Emissive Trims.
Compatibility & requirements
Environment: Client only — Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Loaders / platforms: Minecraft, Vanilla Minecraft
Supported Minecraft versions (23): 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
Categories: Core Shaders, Environment, Tweaks
How to install Emissive Trims
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
- Install Iris or OptiFine first. Then place the shader .zip into
.minecraft/shaderpacks. - Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Emissive Trims appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about Emissive Trims
Which Minecraft versions does Emissive Trims support?
Emissive Trims lists support for 23 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.20. 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 Emissive Trims?
Emissive Trims publishes files for Minecraft, Vanilla Minecraft. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Emissive Trims into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does Emissive Trims need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
Emissive Trims is a client-side shader pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add Emissive Trims.
Who created Emissive Trims?
Emissive Trims is published on Modrinth by Bluebird. The project was first published 382 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and Bluebird's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is Emissive Trims still being updated?
Yes — Emissive Trims was updated 1 month ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from Bluebird generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is Emissive Trims safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that Bluebird uploads for Emissive Trims. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Emissive Trims 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 Emissive Trims?
Emissive Trims has been downloaded 122,889 times (122.9k) on Modrinth and has 110 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 Emissive Trims use?
Emissive Trims is distributed under the CC BY — attribution required. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Emissive Trims into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
Emissive Trims 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 Bluebird before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.
License: CC BY — attribution required (CC-BY-4.0).
Freshness signal: Emissive Trims was updated 1 month ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit Bluebird's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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