vulkan-utility-libraries
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Description:
Utility Libraries for Vulkan
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.4.335.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 12, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @KhronosGroup  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: vulkan sdk graphics development libraries
Install: brew install vulkan-utility-libraries
About:
Vulkan-Utility-Libraries provides a collection of shared code used by the Vulkan SDK and ecosystem. It includes essential helpers for Vulkan object management, layer interaction, and JSON parsing. This package is a core dependency for building Vulkan tools and drivers.
Key Features:
  • Vulkan JSON layer manifest parsing
  • Vulkan object lifetime and handle management utilities
  • Shared codebase for Vulkan SDK tools
  • C++ API for robust Vulkan development
Use Cases:
  • Building Vulkan layers and validation tools
  • Developing custom Vulkan drivers
  • Parsing Vulkan layer manifest files
Alternatives:
  • vulkan-loader – Loader handles runtime dispatch; Utility Libraries provide build-time code and parsing helpers.
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