
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Luminance
a library mod that helps other mods with shaders
Quick answer
Which Luminance release should I use?
Luminance 1.0.1-release.1+1.21.4-quilt targets 1.21.4 with Quilt. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. 1 required mod needs a matching file.
Where it goes
Is Luminance required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Luminance 1.0.1-release.1+1.21.4-quilt need?
1.0.1-release.1+1.21.4-quilt. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Luminance without breaking your instance.
Built for Luminance 1.0.1-release.1+1.21.4-quilt. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.0.1-release.1+1.21.4-quilt. It targets 1.21.4 with Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.1-release.1+1.21.4-quilt. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Luminance add?

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-v0fabric-key-binding-api-v1fabric-lifecycle-events-v1
- Java 21 or later.
- Built with the Microsoft build of OpenJDK 21.0.2.
How to add Luminance to your mod:
- 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"
}
}
- Add the following line to the dependencies section of your build.gradle:
include(modImplementation "maven.modrinth:luminance:${project.luminance}")
- Add the following line to your gradle.properties:
- Replace 1.0.0-rc.1+1.21.4-fabric with the latest version of Luminance!
- This can be found on the version page on Modrinth.
- Replace 1.0.0-rc.1+1.21.4-fabric with the latest version of Luminance!
luminance = 1.0.0-release.1+1.21.4-fabric
#luminance = 1.0.0-release.1+1.21.4-quilt
- 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.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Luminance by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.4
2 loader builds1.21.1
2 loader builds1.21
2 loader builds1.20.6
2 loader builds1.20.5-rc3
2 loader builds1.20.5-rc2
2 loader builds1.20.5
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Luminance versions and loaders
1.1.0-beta.8+fabric-1.21.11
luminance-1.1.0-beta.8+fabric-1.21.11.jar
28 Jul 2026
1.1.0-beta.7+fabric-1.21.11
luminance-1.1.0-beta.7+fabric-1.21.11.jar
23 Jul 2026
1.1.0-beta.6+fabric-1.21.11
luminance-1.1.0-beta.6+fabric-1.21.11.jar
23 Jul 2026
1.1.0-beta.5+fabric-1.21.11
luminance-1.1.0-beta.5+fabric-1.21.11.jar
21 Jul 2026
1.1.0-beta.4+fabric-1.21.11
luminance-1.1.0-beta.4+fabric-1.21.11.jar
21 Jul 2026
1.1.0-beta.3+fabric-1.21.11
luminance-1.1.0-beta.3+fabric-1.21.11.jar
20 May 2026
1.1.0-beta.2+fabric-1.21.11
luminance-1.1.0-beta.2+fabric-1.21.11.jar
18 Apr 2026
1.1.0-beta.1+fabric-1.21.11
luminance-1.1.0-beta.1+fabric-1.21.11.jar
17 Apr 2026
1.1.0-alpha.1+1.21.4-fabric
luminance-1.1.0-alpha.1+fabric-1.21.4.jar
27 Aug 2025
1.0.1-release.1+1.21.4-quilt
luminance-quilt-1.0.1-release.1.jar
19 May 2025
1.0.1-release.1+1.21.4-fabric
luminance-fabric-1.0.1-release.1.jar
19 May 2025
1.0.0-release.1+1.21.4-quilt
luminance-quilt-1.0.0-release.1.jar
1 May 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.