glad
A multi-language loader-generator for Vulkan, OpenGL, GLES, EGL, GLX, and WGL based on official specifications.
What is glad?
Glad is a loader-generator for graphics APIs like Vulkan, OpenGL, GLES, EGL, GLX, and WGL. It automates the creation of API loaders in multiple programming languages, solving the problem of manually managing function pointers and API initialization for cross-platform graphics development.
Graphics developers working with Vulkan or OpenGL across different languages and platforms, especially those using C, C++, or Rust who need reliable API loading.
Developers choose Glad for its strict adherence to official specifications, multi-language support, and ability to generate clean, efficient loaders that reduce boilerplate and simplify graphics API integration.
Overview
Multi-Language Vulkan/GL/GLES/EGL/GLX/WGL Loader-Generator based on the official specs.
Use Cases
Best For
- Generating OpenGL loaders for C/C++ projects using GLFW or SDL
- Loading Vulkan functions in Rust applications
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