nvk
A low-abstraction, high-performance Vulkan API binding for JavaScript and TypeScript.
What is nvk?
nvk is a low-level Vulkan API binding for JavaScript and TypeScript that provides direct access to Vulkan's graphics and compute capabilities. It allows developers to write high-performance GPU applications, such as real-time ray tracers and advanced rendering engines, using JavaScript/TypeScript with minimal abstraction overhead. The project solves the problem of accessing modern GPU features (like ray tracing and mesh shaders) from JavaScript, which are not fully available in WebGL/OpenGL.
JavaScript and TypeScript developers working on high-performance graphics applications, game engines, GPU compute projects, or tools requiring low-level GPU access beyond WebGL's capabilities.
Developers choose nvk for its minimal overhead, direct Vulkan API mapping, and support for cutting-edge GPU features like ray tracing and mesh shaders. It offers better performance and more control than WebGL/OpenGL while providing ergonomic improvements and TypeScript support for a smoother development experience.
Overview
Vulkan API for JavaScript/TypeScript
Use Cases
Best For
- Building real-time ray tracing applications in JavaScript/TypeScript
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