Minecraft Shader Pack
Flashlight Shader by GN
Iris shader that gives you a flashlight!
Downloads: 371219 · Followers: 218 · updated 1 year ago · Latest: nPdxfY8Y
About Flashlight Shader
Flashlight Shader is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by GN. Iris shader that gives you a flashlight!
On the technical side, Flashlight Shader ships for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Flashlight Shader maintains compatibility with 36 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.14 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, Flashlight Shader 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: Flashlight Shader has been downloaded 371.2k times on Modrinth and was updated 1 year ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that GN is actively maintaining Flashlight Shader.
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 (36): 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, 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
Categories: Atmosphere, Potato, Vanilla Like
How to install Flashlight Shader
- 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 Flashlight Shader appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about Flashlight Shader
Which Minecraft versions does Flashlight Shader support?
Flashlight Shader lists support for 36 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.21.4, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.14. 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 Flashlight Shader?
Flashlight Shader publishes files for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Flashlight Shader into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does Flashlight Shader need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
Flashlight Shader is a client-side shader pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add Flashlight Shader.
Who created Flashlight Shader?
Flashlight Shader is published on Modrinth by GN. The project was first published 498 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and GN's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is Flashlight Shader still being updated?
Yes — Flashlight Shader was updated 1 year ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from GN generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is Flashlight Shader safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that GN uploads for Flashlight Shader. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Flashlight Shader 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 Flashlight Shader?
Flashlight Shader has been downloaded 371,219 times (371.2k) on Modrinth and has 218 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 Flashlight Shader use?
Flashlight Shader is distributed under the Apache 2.0 — permissive open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Flashlight Shader into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
Flashlight Shader 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 GN before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.
License: Apache 2.0 — permissive open source license (Apache-2.0).
Freshness signal: Flashlight Shader was updated 1 year ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit GN's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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