vulkan-volk ☆
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Description:
Meta loader for Vulkan API
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: vulkan graphics loader development api
Install: brew install vulkan-volk
About:
Volk is a meta-loader for the Vulkan API. It provides a single-header library that dynamically loads Vulkan function pointers at runtime, eliminating the need to link against libvulkan. This simplifies cross-platform development and ensures compatibility with different Vulkan implementations.
Key Features:
  • Single-header library for easy integration
  • Dynamic loading of Vulkan function pointers
  • No linking dependency on libvulkan
  • Cross-platform support
Use Cases:
  • Developing cross-platform Vulkan applications
  • Avoiding driver compatibility issues in shipped software
  • Simplifying build configurations for Vulkan projects
Alternatives:
  • vulkan-headers – Provides Vulkan API definitions but requires manual loading or linking
  • glad – General OpenGL/Vulkan loader, more complex setup than Volk's single-header approach
Version History
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Oct 8, 2025 11:30pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 21abd7ab
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