Show HN: Shaderbang – Shebang for Shaders

Category: library

Tags: opengl, shaders, embedded-systems

Score: 7.0/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 7, Documentation: 8, Utility: 6)

Shaderbang is a Python toolkit that enables OpenGL shader rendering directly via DRM/KMS on Linux, bypassing traditional window systems like X or Wayland. Its novel shebang support for shader files and compatibility with Shadertoy make it a unique tool for embedded systems and headless environments.

Target audience: backend devs

Repository: https://github.com/astefanutti/shaderbang · Python · MIT · 119 stars

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