NewCraftRank SitesA free website and storeMake yours ›
AshlarFree server software built on Paper, with DDoS and backdoor protection See Ashlar ›CommunityAsk questions, share builds and find people to play with Join the forum ›
Resources / Shaders / SkyboxTemplate

SkyboxTemplate

A resource pack template and examples for skybox core shaders

ShadersFree1.21 – 26.x
by Dragoncraft · listed from Modrinth
Download ›

Direct download from Modrinth · 5,898 downloads

SkyboxTemplate screenshot 1SkyboxTemplate screenshot 2SkyboxTemplate screenshot 3

What it does

SkyboxTemplate is a shader pack made by Dragoncraft. A resource pack template and examples for skybox core shaders.

It supports Minecraft 1.21 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 5,898 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Sep 12, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.21

Release history

SkyboxTemplate has had 4 releases on Modrinth since Sep 28, 2025. 2 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 1.3, released on Sep 12, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.21.4 – 26.2. It runs on Minecraft. The download is 632 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.3Sep 12, 20261.21.4 – 26.2Release
1.2Jan 6, 20261.21.4 – 1.21.11Release
1.1Oct 3, 20251.21.4, 1.21.8Release
1.0Sep 28, 20251.21.4, 1.21.8Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

SkyboxTemplate is a resource pack that uses core shaders to add multiple new skyboxes to the game. These are rendered using item displays and can be used for many different effects.

You can use it together with my plugin SkyboxEngine to handle the creation of the item displays but you can also use it standalone!

More information on how to use it an the Skybox Engine integration can be found on the Github Repository

Features

Skybox Shader Setup

By default, the pack contains the resource pack setup for nine different skybox shaders and more can be added easily by copying the files for the provided skyboxes.

Example Shaders

Different Skybox effects with comments to explain how things work to help you understand aeverything and allow you to add your own effects.

Shader Utility

Utility functions to use in your shaders such as colors, gradients, noise and texture mapping

Shader Notice

Due to this pack making use of core shaders it is not compatible with iris or otpfine shaderpacks. Having iris installed is fine but the sykbxo shaders will not be visible as soon as you activate a shaderpack.

Written by Dragoncraft. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install SkyboxTemplate

  1. Install Iris (with Sodium) or OptiFine for your Minecraft version: shaders need one of them.

  2. Download the .zip file from Modrinth. Do not unzip it.

  3. In Minecraft, open Options, then Video Settings, then Shader Packs, and click Open Shader Pack Folder.

  4. Drop the .zip file into that folder, pick SkyboxTemplate in the list and click Done.

  5. Shaders are heavy on the graphics card. If the game gets slow, pick a lower profile in the shader settings.

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
26.x, 1.21
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
MIT
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

SkyboxTemplate compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

ResourceDownloadsVersionsLast updatePrice
SkyboxTemplatethe one you looked at5,8981.21 – 26.xSep 12, 2026Free
Photon Shaderssixthsurge29.2M1.16 – 26.x22 days agoFree
Lux V1TechDevOnGitHub1.3M1.8 – 26.xSep 26, 2026Free
Builder's QOL ShadersBuilderb0y715K1.12 – 1.20Dec 6, 2023Free

Questions

Does SkyboxTemplate work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. SkyboxTemplate supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21.

Is SkyboxTemplate free?

Yes. SkyboxTemplate is free to download from Modrinth.

Is SkyboxTemplate still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to SkyboxTemplate?

The closest ones are Photon Shaders, Lux V1 and Builder's QOL Shaders. Compare all alternatives

Alternatives to SkyboxTemplate

Lux V1Shaders · 1.8 – 26.x

Lux is a high fidelity Minecraft: Java Edition shader pack based on Capt Tatsu's BSL Shaders.

Free1,281,125 downloads
Compare all alternatives ›

Reviews

–★★★★★
0 reviews
50
40
30
20
10

Log in to leave a review.