CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Monocle
An addon that allows Iris to run shaders using Embeddium
Quick answer
Which Monocle release should I use?
monocle-0.2.3.ms.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 3 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Monocle required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does monocle-0.2.3.ms.jar need?
monocle-0.2.3.ms.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Iris Shaders, Embeddium, Sodium first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Monocle without breaking your instance.
Built for monocle-0.2.3.ms.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use monocle-0.2.3.ms.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Iris Shaders, Embeddium, Sodium first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside monocle-0.2.3.ms.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Monocle add?
Monocle
An addon that makes it possible for Iris to use Embeddium to render shaders. This makes it possible to use shaders on NeoForge with Embeddium installed.
This mod requires both Iris and Embeddium to work.
For more details, refer to the mod descriptions of Iris and Embeddium.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Monocle by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
1 loader build1.21
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Monocle versions and loaders
monocle-0.2.3.ms.jar
21 Feb 2026
monocle-0.2.2.ms.jar
23 Jul 2025
monocle-0.2.1.ms.jar
23 May 2025
monocle-0.2.0.ms.jar
9 May 2025
monocle-0.1.9.ms.jar
22 Jan 2025
monocle-0.1.8.2.ms.jar
20 Jan 2025
monocle-0.1.8.1.ms.jar
13 Jan 2025
monocle-0.1.8.ms.jar
4 Jan 2025
monocle-0.1.8.jar
6 Dec 2024
monocle-0.1.7.jar
18 Nov 2024
monocle-0.1.7-alpha.6.jar
13 Nov 2024
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.