diff --git a/docs/MODS.md b/docs/MODS.md
index 1ae91e4..a992f31 100644
--- a/docs/MODS.md
+++ b/docs/MODS.md
@@ -271,7 +271,7 @@
 
 ### Optimization / Fixes
 
-- ![](icon/mr.png) [Rubidium] - Graphical performance improvements
+- ![](icon/mr.png) [Rubidium] *(recommended)* - Graphical performance improvements
 - ![](icon/mr.png) [Starlight] - Rewritten lighting engine for improved performance
 
 [Rubidium]: https://modrinth.com/mod/rubidium
diff --git a/mods/rubidium.pw.toml b/mods/rubidium.pw.toml
index f7f5373..b3e39a9 100644
--- a/mods/rubidium.pw.toml
+++ b/mods/rubidium.pw.toml
@@ -11,3 +11,8 @@ hash = "d65a1165cb269cf994091e6645062c4ce4fa945d"
 [update.modrinth]
 mod-id = "4ZqxOvjD"
 version = "TnN4CV2Q"
+
+[option]
+description = "Rendering optimization to make Minecraft much more smooth. Can be disabled if you think it causes issues."
+optional = true
+default = true