# Shaders News

### [Shaders engine and components become MIT licensed](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/shaders-shaders-engine-and-components-become-mit-licensed>)

October 6, 2026

Shaders open-sourced its WebGPU rendering engine, shader components and framework bindings under MIT. The design editor, presets, sections and platform features are separately licensed.

### [New Voxels Component](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/shaders-new-voxels-component>)

September 9, 2026

Shaders’ new Voxels component renders 2D and 3D shapes—or your own SVG logo—as voxels with realistic lighting and shading. Control voxel size, density, materials, and the lighting setup.

[View on X](<https://x.com/i/status/2097747621045776566>)

### [New Irradiance Component: WebGPU Path Tracing](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/shaders-new-irradiance-component-webgpu-path-tracing>)

September 2, 2026

A new Irradiance component is available: WebGPU path tracing in a compute shader pass, with multiple light sources, realistic light bounce and surface illumination. Bounce light around your logo.

[View on X](<https://x.com/i/status/2095224706014294464>)

### [7 New Web Sections](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/shaders-7-new-web-sections>)

July 24, 2026

Shaders added 7 new web sections: pick one, copy the prompt, and ship it with your agent in seconds. They use new compute-powered effects like ParticleField and InkFlow, part of 20+ new effects in this release. Browse them at shaders.com/sections.

[View on X](<https://x.com/i/status/2080741755524104504>)

### [Shaders v3: 3D Logo Effects](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/shaders-shaders-v3-3d-logo-effects>)

July 15, 2026

Drop in any SVG logo and transform it with compute-powered 3D effects like Particles, Crystal, and more. All new presets are available in Shaders v3.

[View on X](<https://x.com/i/status/2077441745420210287>)

### [Introducing Shaders v3](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/shaders-introducing-shaders-v3>)

July 14, 2026

Shaders v3 is here, the biggest release yet, built for design engineers who ship magic. Design production-ready WebGPU shader effects on an infinite canvas, powered by a new rendering engine that's up to 25x faster.

[View on X](<https://x.com/i/status/2077012515402264761>)

### [v2.5.125 — Tone Mapping](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/shaders-v2-5-125-tone-mapping>)

May 21, 2026

Shaders v2.5.125 adds tone mapping for richer highlights and more cinematic looks.

[View on X](<https://x.com/i/status/2057500142345855448>)

### [v2.5.123 — ReflectivePlane Component](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/shaders-v2-5-123-reflectiveplane-component>)

May 12, 2026

v2.5.123 adds a new ReflectivePlane component — drop it in to easily ship polished floors below logos.

[View on X](<https://x.com/i/status/2054428602188370195>)

### [Preset Image Swap](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/shaders-preset-image-swap>)

May 6, 2026

Shaders rolled out preset image swap — drop in your own image to instantly preview any preset shader effect against your visual.

[View on X](<https://x.com/i/status/2052208635980251287>)

### [Quick Edit](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/shaders-quick-edit>)

April 25, 2026

Find the perfect look fast. Instantly tweak the key props on any preset to explore looks. Drop in an SVG to preview your logo as a shader in seconds. No account needed.

[View on X](<https://x.com/i/status/2047696478043267451>)

### [Shaders × Bolt Connector](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/shaders-shaders-bolt-connector>)

April 21, 2026

The perfect shader is now just a prompt away. Ask Bolt to search from hundreds of presets, install, customize, and start shipping. The official Bolt connector is available for Shaders Pro users.

[View on X](<https://x.com/i/status/2046604973589578050>)

### [v2.5.104 — WebGPU Fog, Smoke, and SmokeFill](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/shaders-v2-5-104-webgpu-fog-smoke-and-smokefill>)

April 20, 2026

New release adds WebGPU compute-powered effects — Fog, Smoke, and SmokeFill (which fills your logo with atmospheric smoke). Try it live in the collection.

[View on X](<https://x.com/i/status/2046297046580334964>)

### [CMYK Halftone + VHS Shaders](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/shaders-cmyk-halftone-vhs-shaders>)

April 18, 2026

CMYK Halftone just dropped. VHS too.

[View on X](<https://x.com/i/status/2045252593165742388>)

### [Introducing Shaders MCP](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/shaders-introducing-shaders-mcp>)

April 15, 2026

The way you build shaders just changed. Your agent now finds, tweaks, and ships the perfect shader preset — or designs one from scratch. Available for Pro users.

https://shaders.com/docs/guide/mcp

[View on X](<https://x.com/i/status/2044041810440319391>)

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