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opal Shaders

A shader pack loader for Vulkan and OpenGL.

Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.

Quick answer

Which opal Shaders release should I use?

Updated today
Latest stable file opal-fabric-1.21.1-1.0.0-alpha.7.jar
Game version 1.21.1
Loader Fabric, Quilt

opal Shaders opal-fabric-1.21.1-1.0.0-alpha.7.jar targets 1.21.1 with Fabric, Quilt. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is opal Shaders required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Fabric, Quilt
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does opal Shaders opal-fabric-1.21.1-1.0.0-alpha.7.jar need?

opal-fabric-1.21.1-1.0.0-alpha.7.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 2 required mods have matching files

Install Vectors, LibLibLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

1 listed on this file 1 pulled in by one of those mods
Vectors Needed by opal Shaders opal-fabric-1.21.1-1.0.0-alpha.7.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: vectors-fabric-1.21.1-1.5.1.jar
LibLibLib Needed by Vectors
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: libliblib-universal-1.1.2.jar

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 opal Shaders without breaking your instance.

Built for opal Shaders opal-fabric-1.21.1-1.0.0-alpha.7.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use opal-fabric-1.21.1-1.0.0-alpha.7.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with Fabric, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Vectors, LibLibLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside opal-fabric-1.21.1-1.0.0-alpha.7.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does opal Shaders add?

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Opal is a shader loader mod. It's its own engine, and it loads normal OptiFine/Iris shader packs. You don't need to edit anything, just drop a pack in and pick it.

The main goal is more and MORE FPS. In my tests it beat Iris on most packs, but it depends on the pack and your PC.

What it does

  • Runs on Vulkan and OpenGL (Vulkan is usually faster)
  • Has its own shader screens for packs and settings
  • Supports packs that use custom images, like rt and PathMax
  • Fixes shader problems at the engine level, not per pack

What you need

  • Minecraft 26.3
  • Fabric Loader and Fabric API
  • Vectors Mod
  • Java 25

Good to know

  • This is an alpha, so expect bugs. Please report them with the pack name and your log
  • Don't use it with Iris, only one shader mod at a time.
  • Works with Vectors for more FPS.
  • Packs with compute shaders can be missing some effects, and some packs still look a bit different from Iris

Project description from CurseForge.

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opal Shaders by Minecraft version and loader

Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.

9 available setups

Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.

Recent files

opal Shaders versions and loaders

8 of 8 releases match

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