Shader DevTools

⭐ — (9 endorsements) 📥 2,057 downloads 📌 v1.3.12 📅 4/20/2026
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By seailz · fabric

⬇ Download Mod Source: Modrinth ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/19/2026 📅 Created: 4/20/2026
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ Forge — Minecraft Forge (mod loader) Download ↗
2🛠️ Fabric — Fabric Loader Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #75 of 874 fabric mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

# Shader DevTools Client-side fabric mod for working on Minecraft core shaders, post shaders, post effects, and render pipelines without restarting the game or reloading the resource pack. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/GQLGS8Wrubs" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> https://github.com/seailz/shader-devtools ## Features - Reload shaders, both core and post, on demand without having to fully reload the resource pack - Live editing of shader files in-game with syntax highlighting - When a shader exists in multiple packs (including vanilla), ability to edit each of those individually (except vanilla shaders, which are read-only) and force load them - Ability to quickly visualize what a shader is rendering - Parsing of post effect JSON files, and the ability to edit these too - Parsing and visualization of all render pipelines - Ability to override any value in the `Globals` uniform buffer ### Shader Debug Logging You can add calls like `dbg("time=" + GameTime);` to supported shader programs and the value will be written to `logs/latest.log`. Notes: - Works on both OpenGL and Vulkan - ASCII string literals are supported - Top-level string concatenation is supported, so `"abc" + someValue` works - Common scalar and vector values are converted to text automatically Warning: - `dbg(...)` is still expensive in hot shaders, especially fragment shaders - Frequently changing values such as `GameTime` can reduce FPS if logged aggressively

# Shader DevTools

Client-side fabric mod for working on Minecraft core shaders, post shaders, post effects, and render pipelines without restarting the game or reloading the resource pack.

https://github.com/seailz/shader-devtools

## Features - Reload shaders, both core and post, on demand without having to fully reload the resource pack - Live editing of shader files in-game with syntax highlighting - When a shader exists in multiple packs (including vanilla), ability to edit each of those individually (except vanilla shaders, which are read-only) and force load them - Ability to quickly visualize what a shader is rendering - Parsing of post effect JSON files, and the ability to edit these too - Parsing and visualization of all render pipelines - Ability to override any value in the `Globals` uniform buffer

### Shader Debug Logging

You can add calls like `dbg("time=" + GameTime);` to supported shader programs and the value will be written to `logs/latest.log`.

Notes: - Works on both OpenGL and Vulkan - ASCII string literals are supported - Top-level string concatenation is supported, so `"abc" + someValue` works - Common scalar and vector values are converted to text automatically

Warning: - `dbg(...)` is still expensive in hot shaders, especially fragment shaders - Frequently changing values such as `GameTime` can reduce FPS if logged aggressively
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📊 Mod Details

Game
Minecraft Mods
Author
seailz
Version
1.3.12
Downloads
2,057
Endorsements
9
Category
fabric
Created
4/20/2026
Updated
8/19/2026
Game Versions
26.3-snapshot-9
Tags
game-mechanics, management, utility

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minecraft Mods versions does Shader DevTools support?

The author lists 26.3-snapshot-9. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.

What is the latest version of Shader DevTools?

Version 1.3.12, published 2026-08-19 with 2,057 downloads recorded at the source.

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