kodelife ☆
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Description:
Real-time GPU shader editor
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.2.5,206@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @hexler  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: shader glsl gpu live-coding graphics development
Install: brew install --cask kodelife
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.
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
Use Cases:
  • Developing and debugging fragment, vertex, or compute shaders
  • Live coding performances and visual presentations
  • Learning GPU programming concepts interactively
Alternatives:
  • Shadertoy – Web-based platform for sharing shaders; KodeLife is a native desktop application offering more control and offline usage.
  • VS Code with shader extensions – General-purpose editor setup; KodeLife provides a more integrated, specialized environment for live shader coding.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 16, 2025 4:13am 1.2.2,200 0 VERSION_BUMP 15364a7b
Sep 15, 2025 12:33pm 1.2.1,199 0 VERSION_BUMP bfb1c0db
Jul 28, 2024 4:50pm 1.1.6,188 0 VERSION_BUMP 869cdf61
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