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Luminance

a library mod that helps other mods with shaders

by dannytaylor· NettakrimLibrary
FabricQuilt
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Updated
July 28, 2026Jul 28
Published
in 2024
This is a library — other mods need it, and it adds nothing to the game by itselfRequired by 2 mods. Download it if another mod needs it.
Strength Dynamic Uniform — You can use the `lu_alpha` or `lu_alphaSmooth` uniform to adjust your shader's stregnth! · swipe

At a glance

A library: other mods need it — required by 2 mods
Runs on Fabric and Quilt
For Minecraft 1.21.4, 1.21.11 …
Needed in the game; optional on the server
Latest version — 1.1.0-beta.8+fabric-1.21.11 from July 28, 2026
Requires Seam and Fabric API
Where it's needed
In gamerequiredOn serveroptional

Needed in the game; optional on the server

Game versions1.20.5–1.21.1, 1.21.4, 1.21.11

Luminance

About

Luminance is a library mod that is primarily designed to help other mods with shaders.

As a user, you should only need to install this if a mod requires it.

Features

  • Adds Dynamic Shader Uniforms

    • These let post-processing shaders have more information about what's happening in-game.
    • Luminance comes with a bunch of these by default, but you can add your own too!
  • Adds shaders that have been used in previous minecraft versions.

    • Requires Perspective or Souper Secret Settings.
    • Luminance takes care of rendering shaders, so you don't have to!
    • You can check if Iris Shaders are enabled using Luminance.
    • This means you don't have to have Iris added to your development environment!
    • You can replace your ModMenu icon using Luminance!
    • Make your mod icon change depending on the time of year, or via a config option, anything's possible!

Dependencies

  • Fabric API or Quilted Fabric API (QFAPI)

    • fabric-resource-loader-v0
    • fabric-key-binding-api-v1
    • fabric-lifecycle-events-v1
  • Java 21 or later.

    • Built with the Microsoft build of OpenJDK 21.0.2.

How to add Luminance to your mod:

  1. Add the following lines to the repository section of your build.gradle:
exclusiveContent {
        forRepository {
            maven {
                name = "Modrinth"
                url = "https://api.modrinth.com/maven"
            }
        }
        filter {
            includeGroup "maven.modrinth"
        }
    }
  1. Add the following line to the dependencies section of your build.gradle:
include(modImplementation "maven.modrinth:luminance:${project.luminance}")
  1. Add the following line to your gradle.properties:

    1. Replace 1.0.0-rc.1+1.21.4-fabric with the latest version of Luminance!

      1. This can be found on the version page on Modrinth.
luminance = 1.0.0-release.1+1.21.4-fabric
#luminance = 1.0.0-release.1+1.21.4-quilt
  1. Reload gradle and you're ready to use Luminance!

Also check out

Our GitHub Page
Perspective by dannytaylor
Souper Secret Settings by Nettakrim
Luminance Mod Collection

Licensed under LGPL-3.0-or-later.

This mod is not affiliated with/endorsed by Mojang Studios or Microsoft.
Some game assets are property of Mojang Studios and fall under Minecraft EULA.

FAQ

How to install Luminance?

Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download Luminance 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 Luminance support?

Luminance has builds for Minecraft 1.20.5–1.21.1, 1.21.4, 1.21.11.

Is Luminance needed on the server?

Needed in the game; optional on the server

License and source
GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 onlyfree 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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