Shinier Tools
Resource packmakes tools and armor (item) look shinier and less flat
Why gradeA
How grades workStrengths
Points lost
- Releases in only 2 of the last 24 months−2 points
- Under 500,000 downloads−1 point
- First release only 11 months ago−1 point
All 10 criteria
Maintenance
2 points lost25 / 27Last releaseHow long ago the newest file came out, or an existing file was marked as working on a new Minecraft version.The author marked an existing file as working on Minecraft 26.3, which came out on 15 Sep 2026 12 / 12Supports popular versionsWhether the project has a file for a Minecraft version that 15% or more of the popular mods updated in the last 6 months also support. A version many modpacks use, like 1.20.1 or 1.21.1, also counts after a release in the last 12 months.26.3 (latest) 9 / 9Regular releasesIn how many of the last 24 months a new file came out. Full points at 3 months.Releases in 2 of the last 24 months 4 / 6Stability
Full points10 / 10Removed from modpacksHow many modpacks removed it in a later version of the pack. We can only see this in modpacks with two or more versions. A pack that swaps it for another edition of the same project, or that is rebuilt from scratch, does not count.2 of the 13 modpacks with two or more versions removed it in a later one (15%) 5 / 5Quick fixesHow often a release needed a quick fix: a new release within 3 days to fix a problem in it.Not measured yet.Known conflictsHow many projects say they do not work with it, compared with how widely it is used. Packs, small projects, forks, ports, add-ons, alternatives and old versions do not count.None 5 / 5Transparency
Does not apply. A resource pack's files can be read in the download. Not counted for resource packs.Source codeWhether the project page links to its source code, so anyone can read what it does.Does not apply.Place to report problemsWhether the project page links to a place where players can report problems: an issue tracker.Does not apply.Popularity
1 point lost3 / 4DownloadsDownloads on Modrinth and CurseForge. Full points from 500,000.58,334 3 / 4Track record
1 point lost7 / 8AgeHow long the project has existed. It counts less when no new file came out recently.11 months, 3 releases 7 / 8
45.3 of the 49 points that apply = 92 out of 100. The points above are rounded to whole numbers.
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About
Shinier Tools is a resource pack that tweaks the default item textures to make tools and armor look shinier and less flat. The changes cover all tool tiers except netherite.
Written from Modrinth . How we write it
In-game changes
Changes 67 item textures.
Has no files in OptiFine's formats or for other mods.
Textures are mostly 16 by 16 pixels, up to 32 by 32.
Often used with it
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- Creator
- AndrewHG
- License
- All rights reserved
- Downloads
- 59K
- Created
- 7 Dec 2025
- Official pages
- Modrinth , CurseForge
- Links
- Source code
Security
No harmful code found
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How we checked
- FilesWe download the files from Modrinth or CurseForge and look at what is inside them and what their code can do, without running them. Fixed rules tell what is harmful.1 latest file, for a recent version. Recent versions: those released in the last 2 years, plus 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, among the most played in modpacks. See each file in Releases
- Author on ModrinthThe disclosure form on Modrinth, where the author declares that the project reads or edits things on your system outside the game. Since 13 Aug 2026, Modrinth's rules require it when this applies.Nothing declared about your system outside the game.
Privacy
Sends nothing
A resource pack has no code that can connect to the internet, so it cannot send anything about you.
AI
No sign so far that AI was used to make it
We looked for AI tools in its texts, files and images and found none.
We have not read its code history yet.
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- Author on ModrinthThe disclosure form on Modrinth. Since 13 Aug 2026, Modrinth's rules require it when a substantial part of the code is AI output, when an asset is mainly AI output, or when the project or its page relies on generative AI.No AI content declared.
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- Images in its filesHidden data in the images of the files you download, where AI image tools write their name and settings.Nothing found68 images read
Compatibility
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Modpacks using this project
Modpacks that include Shinier Tools in at least one of their versions, most downloaded first.
Fresh Animations41K downloadslast version with it 24 Sep 2026
Terranita - Legends Hunters (Terraria Modpack)10K downloadslast version with it 20 Oct 2026
SimplyVanilla7.3K downloadslast version with it 23 Jan 2026
JAG's Essentials3.9K downloadslast version with it 12 Sep 2026
Enhanced Visual Vanilla2K downloadslast version with it 2 Feb 2026
Renderium Optimized [REBORN]1.6K downloadslast version with it 19 Sep 2026
Create: Additions1.3K downloadslast version with it 2 Feb 2026
Mc Enhanced Fabric930 downloadslast version with it 14 Jul 2026
Immersion & Detail558 downloadslast version with it 9 Aug 2026
The Refreshed Vanilla Experience By Pampozito337 downloadslast version with it 12 Jul 2026Often in the same modpacks
Mods that modpacks often add together with Shinier Tools. Share: how many of the modpacks with Shinier Tools also have that mod.
Fresh AnimationsAResource packin 86% of the modpacks with Shinier Tools
Fresh Animations: Player ExtensionAResource packin 76% of the modpacks with Shinier Tools
LithiumAModin 76% of the modpacks with Shinier Tools
Chat HeadsAModin 76% of the modpacks with Shinier Tools
Particular ✨ ReforgedAModin 71% of the modpacks with Shinier Tools
Mod MenuAModin 71% of the modpacks with Shinier Tools
Particle RainBModin 67% of the modpacks with Shinier Tools
FerriteCoreAModin 67% of the modpacks with Shinier Tools
LambDynamicLights - Dynamic LightsAModin 62% of the modpacks with Shinier Tools
VisualityAModin 57% of the modpacks with Shinier ToolsLatest files
The newest file for each Minecraft version and loader. The files for recent versions come first. Recent versions: those released in the last 2 years, plus 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, among the most played in modpacks.