Description:
Real-time GPU shader editor
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 1.2.7,209@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@hexler |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
shader
glsl
gpu
live-coding
graphics
development
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Install:
brew install --cask kodelife
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About:
KodeLife is a real-time GPU shader editor, compiler, and live coding environment. It enables developers to write GLSL or HLSL code and instantly visualize the output on the screen. This immediate feedback loop is invaluable for graphics programming, creative coding, and algorithm visualization.
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Key Features:
- Real-time syntax highlighting and error checking
- Instant compilation and live preview of shader output
- Support for multiple shader languages (GLSL, HLSL)
- Built-in library of example shaders and presets
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Use Cases:
- Developing and debugging fragment, vertex, or compute shaders
- Live coding performances and visual presentations
- Learning GPU programming concepts interactively
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Alternatives:
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Shadertoy
– Web-based platform for sharing shaders; KodeLife is a native desktop application offering more control and offline usage.
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VS Code with shader extensions
– General-purpose editor setup; KodeLife provides a more integrated, specialized environment for live shader coding.
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| Jun 20, 2026 5:28am |
1.2.7,209 |
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| Apr 8, 2026 1:34am |
1.2.6,208 |
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| Sep 16, 2025 4:13am |
1.2.2,200 |
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| Sep 15, 2025 12:33pm |
1.2.1,199 |
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| Jul 28, 2024 4:50pm |
1.1.6,188 |
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| Jun 23, 2024 9:37pm |
1.1.5,186 |
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| Oct 24, 2023 10:05pm |
1.1.2,177 |
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1.0.9,172 |
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| Dec 10, 2022 8:37am |
1.0.8,170 |
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