File Name- Derivative-shaders-all-versions.zip Updated -

%appdata%\.minecraft\shaderpacks (Windows) ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/shaderpacks (macOS) ~/.minecraft/shaderpacks (Linux)

Which and mod loader (OptiFine, Iris) are you running?

The shader incorrectly loaded the version folder. Solution: Rename the ZIP to Derivative-Shaders-1.20.zip (replace 1.20 with your exact version). Sometimes the loader misreads the archive name. File name- Derivative-Shaders-All-Versions.zip

Usually includes "Default," "Survival" (increased brightness for dark areas), and "Film" (ultra-detailed with motion blur).

Practical tip: Distribute both the archive and a link to a signed Git tag or commit to preserve traceability. %appdata%\

Right-click the file and select (or use 7-Zip/WinRAR).

: Optimized for standard gameplay, providing high-end visuals without extreme hardware demands. Sometimes the loader misreads the archive name

Vanilla Minecraft water can look static and opaque. Derivative Shaders introduce wave simulations, underwater refraction, surface reflections, and deep-water murkiness that makes oceans feel genuinely vast and mysterious. How to Install Derivative-Shaders-All-Versions.zip