SimpleShader

A lightweight, performance-friendly shader pack for Minecraft Java Edition. It keeps the vanilla look and adds a cleaner, more cinematic feel without killing your FPS.

Features

• 🌿 Waving foliage: grass, flowers, crops and leaves sway in the wind
• 🌊 Animated water: gentle waves, a turquoise tint and transparency
• ☀️ Warm and cool lighting: warm sunlight, slightly cool shadows
• ✨ Bloom: a soft glow on bright areas
• 🎬 ACES tonemapping: richer, more balanced colors
• 🎨 Adjustable saturation and vignette

Settings

Everything can be changed in-game under Shader Pack Settings:

• Bloom on/off and strength
• Color saturation
• Vignette strength
• Foliage waving on/off and strength
• Water waves on/off

Installation

1. Install Iris Shaders (Fabric/Quilt/NeoForge) or OptiFine.
2. Download the .zip and put it in your .minecraft/shaderpacks folder.
3. In-game: Options → Video Settings → Shader Packs, then select SimpleShader.

Notes

• Does not include shadow maps, volumetric lighting or reflections (yet).
• Found a bug? Open an issue or leave a comment, and please attach your log if the shader fails to compile.

FAQ

Can I use it in a modpack?
Yes, just give credit and link back to this page.