Minecraft Shader Pack
Shrimple by Null
A simple Minecraft Java shader that attempts to maintain the vanilla aesthetic while adding optional shadows, colored lighting, and ray-tracing.
Downloads: 1938433 · Followers: 1072 · updated 2 years ago · Latest: tAx0UOBX
About Shrimple
Shrimple is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by Null. A simple Minecraft Java shader that attempts to maintain the vanilla aesthetic while adding optional shadows, colored lighting, and ray-tracing.
On the technical side, Shrimple ships for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Shrimple maintains compatibility with 23 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.16.5 up to Minecraft 1.21.4. 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, Shrimple is categorized as Colored Lighting, Pbr, 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: Shrimple has been downloaded 1.9M times on Modrinth and was updated 2 years ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that Null is actively maintaining Shrimple.
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 (23): 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 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: Colored Lighting, Pbr, Vanilla Like
How to install Shrimple
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 1.21.4.
- Install Iris or OptiFine first. Then place the shader .zip into
.minecraft/shaderpacks. - Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Shrimple appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about Shrimple
Which Minecraft versions does Shrimple support?
Shrimple lists support for 23 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.21.4, 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 Shrimple?
Shrimple publishes files for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Shrimple into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does Shrimple need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
Shrimple is a client-side shader pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add Shrimple.
Who created Shrimple?
Shrimple is published on Modrinth by Null. The project was first published 1251 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and Null's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is Shrimple still being updated?
Yes — Shrimple was updated 2 years ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from Null generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is Shrimple safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that Null uploads for Shrimple. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Shrimple 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 Shrimple?
Shrimple has been downloaded 1,938,433 times (1.9M) on Modrinth and has 1,072 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 Shrimple use?
Shrimple is distributed under the LICENSEREF-ALL-RIGHTS-RESERVED. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Shrimple into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
Shrimple 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 Null before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.
License: LICENSEREF-ALL-RIGHTS-RESERVED (LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved).
Freshness signal: Shrimple was updated 2 years ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit Null's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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