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Miniature Shader

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Spec score 8.3 #4 of 38 in Minecraft Shader Packs

What it is

Miniature Shader is a Minecraft Java Edition shader for lighting, shadows and reflections. Its stated aim is to retain Minecraft’s model-like appearance without compromising performance. It adds blocky shadows, reflections on water, ice and other commonly reflective blocks, and a slight overhaul of emissive lighting. The project lists compatibility with Minecraft versions from 1.7.x through 26.3 and supports Iris and OptiFine. It is available through Modrinth and CurseForge, with source code on GitHub; the repository lists GLSL as its language. The project is free under the MIT License, which permits use, copying, modification, distribution, sublicensing and sale when the copyright and permission notice are included. The license also disclaims warranty and provides the software as is. The repository identifies Mateus A. Kreuch as maintainer. Its Issues page currently restricts issue creation. Open issues report that it no longer works with Voxy on Minecraft 26.2, that version 2.18.12 has black particles, and that the Aeronautics mod can cause a screen glitch.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Miniature is a lightweight Minecraft shader focused on shadows and reflections.Read 7 Oct 2026 · modrinth.com
Product
Miniature shader is described as an in-style lighting and reflection shader for Minecraft.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The Modrinth project links to GitHub for issue reports.Read 7 Oct 2026 · modrinth.com
License
The project is licensed under MIT.Read 7 Oct 2026 · modrinth.com
Compatibility issue
An open issue reports that the shader no longer works with Voxy on Minecraft 26.2.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Download channels
The project is available through Modrinth and CurseForge project pages.Read 7 Oct 2026 · curseforge.com
Emissive lighting
It provides a slight overhaul of emissive lighting.Read 7 Oct 2026 · modrinth.com
License terms
The MIT License permits use, copying, modification, distribution, sublicensing, and sale, subject to including the copyright and permission notice.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maintainer
The repository owner profile identifies the maintainer as Mateus A. Kreuch.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Minecraft edition
The project lists compatibility with Minecraft Java Edition.Read 7 Oct 2026 · modrinth.com
Minecraft versions
The project lists versions from 1.7.x through 26.3 as compatible.Read 7 Oct 2026 · modrinth.com
Not a standalone service
The maker describes the project as a lighting and reflection shader for Minecraft.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Reflections
It adds reflections to water, ice, and other commonly reflective blocks.Read 7 Oct 2026 · modrinth.com
Reported bug
An open issue reports black particles in version 2.18.12.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Reported compatibility issue
An open issue reports a screen glitch with the Aeronautics mod.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Repository language
The maker’s GitHub profile lists the shader repository language as GLSL.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Shader platforms
The listed shader platforms are Iris and OptiFine.Read 7 Oct 2026 · modrinth.com
Shadows
The shader offers blocky shadows.Read 7 Oct 2026 · modrinth.com
Source code
The project's source is linked to its GitHub repository.Read 7 Oct 2026 · modrinth.com
Support channel
The project repository provides an Issues page, where issue creation is currently restricted.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Visual style
Its stated goal is to preserve Minecraft’s model-like appearance without compromising performance.Read 7 Oct 2026 · modrinth.com
Warranty
The license provides the software “as is” and disclaims warranty.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Miniature Shader Free MIT-licensed shader pack · Iris and OptiFine Read 7 Oct 2026 · modrinth.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports Iris and OptiFine.
  • Lists Minecraft versions 1.7.x through 26.3.
  • Adds shadows, reflections and emissive lighting.
  • Available on Modrinth and CurseForge.
  • MIT license permits modification and distribution.

Limits

  • Open issue reports Voxy incompatibility on Minecraft 26.2.
  • Version 2.18.12 has a reported black-particle bug.
  • Aeronautics has a reported screen glitch.
  • Issue creation is currently restricted.

Who it suits

It suits Minecraft Java Edition players using Iris or OptiFine who want blocky shadows, reflections and emissive-lighting changes. The reported issues are worth considering if using Voxy, version 2.18.12 or Aeronautics.

Verdict

Miniature Shader specifies its Java Edition versions, shader platforms and visual effects. Its license is permissive, but the reported compatibility and visual issues merit attention.

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