CHANGES:

• Default tool gradients: auto-applies gradients to all tools based on material (wood, stone, iron, gold, diamond, netherite).  Can be enable/disable via config screen.
• Default armor gradients: auto-applies gradients to all armor based on material (leather, chain, iron, gold, diamond, netherite)  Can be enable/disable via config screen.
• Gradient mode selector: choose between  Static, Dynamic, * and * Smooth  animations.
• Expanded color support: 68+ named colors, unlimited colors per gradient.
• Command color separator using dash (e.g., /gradient red-blue-yellow).

FIXES:

Fixed italic text being applied to gradients;

Fixed animation modes not working correctly;

Config GUI: tool/armor gradient toggles, mode selector buttons, opaque backgrounds;

Creative inventory items now show gradient on tooltip;

Performance optimizations for smoother rendering.

BASIC TUTORIAL FOR GRADIENTS:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A-lS3ioB7I