Is Dark Mode GUI a mod or a texture pack? Do I need a mod loader?
It is a resource pack, so you do not need any mod loader. It only swaps the menu textures for darker ones and does not change gameplay.
How do I turn on Dark Mode GUI?
On Java, open Options > Resource Packs and move the pack from the available list to the selected list. On Bedrock, open Settings > Global Resources and activate it there. Then open your inventory to confirm the background is dark.
Which menus does Dark Mode GUI change?
It darkens the main interface, the player and creative inventories, the Crafting Table, Chest, Furnace and Enchanting Table screens, and the advancements screen. Open each one once to check the dark style is applied everywhere.
Why are some of my menus still bright after turning it on?
Another resource pack placed above Dark Mode GUI is probably overriding those screens. Move Dark Mode GUI to the top of your selected packs so its menu textures load last. Screens added by other mods may also stay bright if the pack does not include textures for them.
Does Dark Mode GUI work on Bedrock / Windows 10 edition?
Java and Bedrock resource packs are not interchangeable, so you need the version of the pack made for the edition you play. If the pack does not show up in your resource pack list, it is the wrong format for your edition.
Does Dark Mode GUI change any game mechanics or recipes?
No. Crafting, smelting, enchanting and every other game rule work exactly the same. Only the colors of the menus change.
Can I use Dark Mode GUI on multiplayer servers?
Yes. It is a client-side resource pack, so only you see the dark menus and the server does not need it installed. If a server pushes its own resource pack, that pack can override some screens. Set Dark Mode GUI's priority above it or decline the server pack if the server allows that.
Will Dark Mode GUI conflict with shaders?
Usually not. Shaders change how the world is lit and drawn, while this pack only replaces menu textures. You can run both together.
Will Dark Mode GUI lower my FPS?
It should not have a noticeable effect, because it only replaces menu textures and adds no new effects or processing. Any lag you see is more likely caused by shaders or high-resolution block packs.
What's the best setup for playing at night with Dark Mode GUI?
Put Dark Mode GUI at the top of your resource pack list so every menu stays dark, then lower your screen brightness to suit your room. This keeps the bright default menus from flashing at you when you open chests, furnaces or the crafting table in a dark room.