Sun Shader Extension

Allows Resource Pack creators to have a different sun texture for each dimension (works with shaders!)

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About this Mod

Sun Shader Extension

This is a very simple one-mixin mod that allows Resource Pack creators to have a sun texture for every dimension they have the sun enabled in.

How do I use the mod?

To utilise this mods capabilities, name the files sun_NAMESPACE_DIMENSION.png. in the example below the NAMESPACE is bracken (see The Bracken Pack) and the DIMENSION is "pax"

an example folder layout for this mod

with this mod enabled, with shaders enabled, you will render the correct sun in the correct dimension, if a sun icon is unavaible for a given dimension it will just default to the minecraft sun.

Available Versions

Sun Shader Extension 1.0.0release

MC 1.21.1fabric

September 19, 2024

How to Install Sun Shader Extension on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Sun Shader Extension". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1

Server-side

✗ Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Sun Shader Extension server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Sun Shader Extension compatible with fabric?

Sun Shader Extension officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Sun Shader Extension – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Sun Shader Extension consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.