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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Shine

Makes Minecraft come alive with tons of visual effects.

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

Quick answer

Which Shine release should I use?

Updated 16 days ago
Latest stable file 3.1.1+26.2
Game version 26.2
Loader Fabric

Shine 3.1.1+26.2 targets 26.2 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Shine required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

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

This file is marked client-only.

What else does Shine 3.1.1+26.2 need?

3.1.1+26.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install Sodium first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Sodium Needed by Shine 3.1.1+26.2
required
Matching file found Matched file: mc26.2-0.9.2-fabric

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Shine without breaking your instance.

Built for Shine 3.1.1+26.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 3.1.1+26.2. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Sodium first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 3.1.1+26.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Shine add?

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YouTube Discord Modrinth CurseForge GitHub


DESCRIPTION HEADER

What is Shine?

Shine makes Minecraft come alive with tons of visual effects:

  • Lighting
  • Atmosphere
  • Weather
  • Particles
  • Interactive details
  • And more

See everything Shine adds on the Wiki

Check the Gallery above for screenshots.

Highly customizable from the in-game config screen.

Requires Sodium (currently)


DEMONSTRATION HEADER


Copyright © 2026 tapeQ

  • You can include this mod in a modpack, as long as it provides credit and links to the Modrinth or CurseForge page.
  • Special thanks to Tim for helping playtest Shine and moderate the Shine Discord server.

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Third-party credits & licenses

Full license texts and notices are included in THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.txt inside the mod JAR.

Project description from Modrinth.

Pick your setup

Shine by Minecraft version and loader

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

7 available setups

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

Recent files

Shine versions and loaders

16 of 16 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.