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Better Clouds

Beautiful clouds in touch with the vanilla style

FabricNeoForgeForge
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FabricNeoForgeForge
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Updated
October 17, 2026Oct 17
Published
in 2021
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At a glance

Runs on Fabric, NeoForge and Forge
For Minecraft 1.20.6–1.21.1, 1.21.3–26.3 …
Client only — no need to install it on the server
Latest version — 1.15.0-beta.6 from October 17, 2026
Requires YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) and Fabric API
License MPL-2.0 — free
Where it's needed
In gamerequiredOn servernot needed

Install in the game only; not needed on the server

Game versions1.20.4, 1.20.6–1.21.1, 1.21.3–26.3 …

Better Clouds

"Beautiful clouds in touch with the vanilla style"

environment client Mod loader: Fabric [Requires Fabric API](https://modrinth.com/mod/fabric-api) modrinth

Please, feel free to report any issues


Better Clouds adds volumetric clouds to Minecraft, in a simple, blocky style that matches the rest of the game.

Often, shaders and resource packs add hyper-realistic clouds to the game, which look good but don't match with Minecraft's style. This mod aims to fix that, adding volumetric, multi-layered clouds that don't clash with the style of Minecraft.

Features

  • Adds simple volumetric clouds that doesn't clash with the style of the rest of the game.
  • Cloud appearance is highly customizable; practically every option can be changed. Go wild!
  • Built-in shader presets to make the clouds look good. Supports Complementary, BSL, Chocapic, Kappa, Rethinking Voxels, and Solas.
  • Cloud generation is customizable via resource packs.
  • Built-in compatibility with visual mods, such as Iris, Serene Seasons, and more!
  • Performs just as well or potentially even better than vanilla cloud rendering.
  • Available for Fabric and NeoForge.

Download

Download Better Clouds on Modrinth

Contributions

Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the project!
See the full list here.

Wiki

The wiki documents every setting, explains how to create presets, and includes a list of compatible shaders.
Read it here.

License

This software is licensed under MPL 2.0.
The assets, except for the logo, are under CC BY-SA.

Restrictions on Name and Logo use

I do not grant permission for the use of the name "Better Clouds" or its logo for publication of derivative works.
Derivative works must have a clearly distinct name and logo to avoid confusion with the official "Better Clouds".

Examples
  • "Better Clouds Forge", is too similar and can be confused as an official publication for Forge.
  • "Better Clouds Reforged", this is fine, as "Reforged" is a common term for unofficial ports to Forge.
  • "Better Clouds (Unofficial)", if this is where your imagination ends, this is also fine.

FAQ

How to install Better Clouds?

Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download Better Clouds for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Which Minecraft versions does Better Clouds support?

Better Clouds has builds for Minecraft 1.19.2–1.20.2, 1.20.4, 1.20.6–1.21.1, 1.21.3–26.3 ….

Is Better Clouds needed on the server?

Client only — no need to install it on the server

License and source
Mozilla Public License 2.0free to use and share; changes to the mod itself must be published under the same license
Original — Modrinth↗Files unchanged, verified with SHA-512Is this your mod? For rights holders

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