ShaderAPI
by ModLabs
ShaderAPI lets a Fabric server send shader packs to players, so they do not have to fetch them by hand.
What it does
On a server running Fabric, the mod delivers shaderpacks to connecting players and applies them automatically. Players need Iris Shaders, which the mod requires, and the environment is client-side only, so servers run without it.
Key features
Server-sent shader packs
A server can send shader packs to the players who join, so each player does not need to fetch them manually.
Automatic application
Received shaderpacks are applied on the client without a separate install step for the player.
Example plugin
The project includes an example plugin for PaperMC that can serve as a starting point for custom implementations.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Questions
Does ShaderAPI need Iris Shaders?
Does a server need ShaderAPI installed?
In the catalog
ShaderAPI is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 17,979 mods support Minecraft 1.21.4.
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What the author says
The Minecraft Fabric ShaderAPI Mod streamlines the process of delivering shaderpacks to players by enabling servers to automatically download and apply shaders via a simple plugin or mod. Whether you're running a server on Fabric or looking to integrate shader functionality into your PaperMC setup, our API offers a…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/shaderapi
- Owner
- ModLabs
- Published
- 2024-08-28
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-03-08
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15