qtquickeffectmaker ☆

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Description:
Tool to create custom Qt Quick shader effects

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @qtproject | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: qt shaders qml graphics cli development

Install: brew install qtquickeffectmaker

About:
Qt Quick Effect Maker is a command-line tool designed for developers creating custom shader effects for Qt Quick applications. It streamlines the process of writing, compiling, and packaging shader effects into QML modules. This tool enhances performance and visual fidelity by providing an efficient workflow for integrating advanced graphics into UIs.

Key Features:

Compiles GLSL shaders into optimized Qt Quick compatible resources
Provides a streamlined command-line workflow for shader management
Enables creation of reusable QML modules for shader effects
Supports modern graphics APIs like Vulkan, Metal, and Direct3D

Use Cases:

Developing high-performance custom UI animations and transitions
Creating visually rich shader-based backgrounds and overlays
Packaging complex graphical effects for distribution as QML modules

Alternatives:

Qt Creator – Provides a GUI for shader editing but qmakeffectmaker offers a more focused CLI workflow for automated builds.
Shadertoy – An online platform for prototyping shaders, whereas qmakeffectmaker is a production tool for integrating them into Qt applications.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 10, 2025 12:07am		0	VERSION_BUMP	b11e8c06