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Miniature Shader
What it is
Miniature Shader is a free, open-source shader for Minecraft Java Edition, focused on lighting, shadows, and reflections. It adds blocky shadows, reflections on water, ice, and other reflective blocks, along with a slight change to emissive lighting. Its stated visual aim is to retain Minecraft’s model-like appearance without compromising performance. The project lists compatibility with Minecraft versions from 1.7.x through 26.3 and supports the Iris and OptiFine shader platforms. It is available through Modrinth and CurseForge, with source code on GitHub. The repository includes an MIT License, which permits use, copying, modification, distribution, sublicensing, and sale when the copyright and permission notice are included; the software is provided without warranty. The repository identifies Mateus A. Kreuch as maintainer and GLSL as its language. Issue creation is currently restricted. Open issues report a Voxy incompatibility on Minecraft 26.2, black particles in version 2.18.12, and a screen glitch with the Aeronautics mod.
For and against
For
- Free and open source under the MIT License
- Adds blocky shadows and reflections
- Supports Iris and OptiFine
- Lists Minecraft versions from 1.7.x through 26.3
Against
- Issue creation is currently restricted
- An open issue reports Voxy incompatibility on Minecraft 26.2
- An open issue reports black particles in version 2.18.12
- An open issue reports an Aeronautics screen glitch
The verdict
Miniature Shader focuses on Minecraft lighting, shadows, and reflections while aiming to preserve the game’s model-like appearance. Consider the reported compatibility and visual issues, and note that repository issue creation is restricted.
Who it suits
It suits Minecraft Java Edition players using Iris or OptiFine who want blocky shadows, reflective surfaces, and adjusted emissive lighting. Its MIT license may also suit people looking for shader source they can modify under the license terms.
Plans and prices
Miniature Shader
MIT-licensed shader pack · Iris and OptiFine
Read 7 Oct 2026 · modrinth.com
On the record
- Compatibility issue
- An open issue reports that the shader no longer works with Voxy on Minecraft 26.2.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Download channels
- The project is available through Modrinth and CurseForge project pages.curseforge.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Emissive lighting
- It provides a slight overhaul of emissive lighting.modrinth.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is licensed under MIT.modrinth.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- License terms
- The MIT License permits use, copying, modification, distribution, sublicensing, and sale, subject to including the copyright and permission notice.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Maintainer
- The repository owner profile identifies the maintainer as Mateus A. Kreuch.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Minecraft edition
- The project lists compatibility with Minecraft Java Edition.modrinth.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Minecraft versions
- The project lists versions from 1.7.x through 26.3 as compatible.modrinth.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Not a standalone service
- The maker describes the project as a lighting and reflection shader for Minecraft.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- Miniature shader is described as an in-style lighting and reflection shader for Minecraft.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Miniature is a lightweight Minecraft shader focused on shadows and reflections.modrinth.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Reflections
- It adds reflections to water, ice, and other commonly reflective blocks.modrinth.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Reported bug
- An open issue reports black particles in version 2.18.12.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Reported compatibility issue
- An open issue reports a screen glitch with the Aeronautics mod.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Repository language
- The maker’s GitHub profile lists the shader repository language as GLSL.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Shader platforms
- The listed shader platforms are Iris and OptiFine.modrinth.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Shadows
- The shader offers blocky shadows.modrinth.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Source code
- The project's source is linked to its GitHub repository.modrinth.com · read 7 Oct 2026
