VulkanFlow

VulkanFlow

VulkanFlow brings bloom, shadows and shader like effects to Minecraft highly optimized for integrated GPUs and low end devicec. Achieve stable 60 FPS on hardware like Intel UHD 620, fully compatible with Sodium.

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Screenshots

Before and After Comparison
Tree with Vulcanflow
Plains with VulcanFlow

About this Mod

VulkanFlow [still in Alpha]

Some Bugs in the 26.3 Version

A Shader Mod for Low End Hardware.

Welcome to VulkanFlow! This mod integrates Shader effects directly into the Minecraft rendering pipeline without destroying your framerate. It is made for players on laptops or older PCs that just want to play shaders without playing on really low fps. I made this mod because I wanted to play with Shaders on my iGPU, so I made this solution.

Vanilla VS VulkanFlow


IMPORTANT Alpha

VulkanFlow is currently in an early Alpha stage. At this moment, ONLY the following features are fully implemented and functional:

  • Bloom:
  • Smooth, cinematic glows for light sources.
  • Wind:
  • Gently swaying leaves and grass.

(Other planned features, including dynamic shadows and custom water, are still in active development and will be released in future updates!)


Why VulkanFlow?

Standard shaders (via Iris or OptiFine) usually drops your framerate on integrated graphics cards because they force heavy calculations into a single frame. VulkanFlow does do this this way,
VulkanFlow is based on the Folowing Technics:

  • Time Slicing:
  • The mod distributes the rendering load across multiple frames, smoothing out frame spikes.
  • Vulkan & OpenGL Fallback: Designed to hook directly into Minecraft's new Vulkan pipeline while maintaining OpenGL fallback.
  • Made for iGPUs: Specifically optimized and tested to maintain a stable 60 FPS on hardware like the Intel UHD 620 (tested on a ThinkPad T480).

Compatibility & Setup

  • Sodium: Fully compatible! VulkanFlow is designed from the ground up to run alongside Sodium.
  • No Iris / OptiFine Required: VulkanFlow runs as a completely standalone, lightweight graphics mod.

Installation:
Right now you have to install Sodium to access the Settings Menu of the VulkanFlow mod.


Join the Community & Support

Want to report bugs, request features? Join our community on the official CraftingStudioPro Discord server!

Licence things:
You can use this mod in any public modpack.

Available Versions

VulkanFlow 0.1.12-alphaalpha
MC 26.3fabric
September 27, 2026
VulkanFlow 0.1.11-alphaalpha
MC 26.2fabric
September 10, 2026
VulkanFlow 0.1.1-alphaalpha
MC 26.2fabric
September 10, 2026
VulcanFlow 0.1.0-alphaalpha
MC 26.2fabric
July 19, 2026

How to Install VulkanFlow on Your Client

1

Install the Mod Loader Locally

Install fabric for your local Minecraft version.

2

Download the Matching File

Choose the VulkanFlow file for fabric and Minecraft 26.3.

3

Install Mod

Place the .jar file in your local .minecraft/mods folder and restart Minecraft. No server-side installation is required.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

26.3, 26.2

Server-side

✗ Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does VulkanFlow need to be installed on the Minecraft server?

No. Modrinth marks VulkanFlow as unsupported on the server side. Install it only in your local Minecraft mods folder. Your server can remain unchanged unless the mod page lists an additional dependency.

Which version and loader does VulkanFlow require?

Use a file for fabric and your exact Minecraft version. Supported versions include 26.3, 26.2. Files for different loaders are not interchangeable.

VulkanFlow is not working – what should I check?

First check the Minecraft version, loader version and required dependencies. Put the .jar file in your local .minecraft/mods folder and remove older duplicates. Because this mod is client-side, adding server RAM will not fix it.

Minecraft Server for Your Group

VulkanFlow stays on your client. Host a compatible world for your group.

Recommended RAM
4 GBfrom €5.2/mo
Minimum 3 GB | per 8 players
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Client Compatibility Guide
NVMe SSD Storage
DDoS Protection included

Details

License
LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved
Server-side
Unsupported

Supported Versions

26.326.2