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LeShade manages ReShade installations on Linux, according to its project description.
About LeShade
LeShade is a ReShade manager for Linux that works like a mod manager for ReShade. It supports DX9, DX10, DX11, DX12, OpenGL, Vulkan and Direct3D 8.x, with addon and non-addon release versions, shader repositories, and RenoDX snapshot releases. It can uninstall ReShade on a per-game basis using stored game paths.
It requires Wine to install and remove registry keys in game prefixes. Games using Direct3D 8.0 or Vulkan require added environment variables in the game launcher. It is distributed as AppImage and Flatpak, with additional builds for Arch, Gentoo and Fedora.
Key features
- Supports DX9, DX10, DX11, DX12, OpenGL and Vulkan APIs
- Supports Direct3D 8.x games with launcher environment variables
- Installs ReShade addon and non-addon release versions
- Uninstalls ReShade per game using stored paths
- Includes multiple shader repositories and RenoDX snapshots
- Available as AppImage, Flatpak, AUR, GURU and COPR builds
Best for: Linux users who install and manage ReShade across different games and graphics APIs.
Good for
- Supports multiple graphics APIs including Direct3D 8.x and Vulkan
- Manages ReShade per game, including uninstall using stored paths
- Provides builds for multiple distributions including AppImage, Flatpak, Arch, Gentoo and Fedora
Watch out for
- Requires Wine to install and remove registry keys in game prefixes
- Requires manual environment variables for Direct3D 8.0 and Vulkan games
- Users need to check a user-maintained compatibility list for tested games
LeShade at a glance
- Website
- github.com/Ishidawg/LeShade
- Category
- Gaming › Linux & Mac Gaming
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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LeShade FAQ
What does LeShade need to run?
It depends on Wine to install and remove registry keys in the game prefix.
Do Vulkan and Direct3D 8.0 games need extra configuration?
Yes, environment variables must be added in the game launcher such as Steam, Heroic Games Launcher, Lutris or Faugus Launcher.
Where can LeShade be obtained?
AppImage and Flatpak builds are on the release page, with additional packages for Arch via AUR, Gentoo via GURU, and Fedora via COPR.
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