ComputeSharp
A .NET library to run C# code in parallel on the GPU through DX12 and D2D1, generating HLSL shaders dynamically.
What is ComputeSharp?
ComputeSharp is a .NET library that allows developers to write C# code that executes in parallel on the GPU by dynamically generating HLSL compute and pixel shaders. It provides APIs to access GPU devices, allocate buffers and textures, and move data between GPU and RAM, simplifying GPU programming for .NET applications. The library integrates with DirectX 12 and D2D1 to enable high-performance graphics and compute tasks.
.NET developers building applications that require GPU acceleration, such as scientific simulations, real-time graphics, audio visualizers, or image processing tools, particularly those targeting Windows platforms with UWP or WinUI.
Developers choose ComputeSharp because it eliminates the need to write HLSL manually, offering a C#-first approach that reduces boilerplate and integrates seamlessly with the .NET ecosystem. Its production-ready status and adoption by major applications like the Microsoft Store and Paint.NET provide confidence in its stability and performance.
Overview
A .NET library to run C# code in parallel on the GPU through DX12, D2D1, and dynamically generated HLSL compute and pixel shaders, with the goal of making GPU computing easy to use for all .NET developers! 🚀
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