A collection of tools and layers for debugging, configuring, and monitoring Vulkan applications.
VulkanTools is a collection of open-source tools and Vulkan layers developed by LunarG to aid in the development and debugging of Vulkan applications. It includes utilities like the Vulkan Configurator for runtime settings management, API dump layers for call logging, screenshot capture, and performance monitoring layers. These tools help developers diagnose issues, validate behavior, and optimize their Vulkan-based graphics and compute workloads.
Graphics engineers, game developers, and Vulkan API developers who need debugging, profiling, and configuration tools for their Vulkan applications.
It provides officially supported, ecosystem-integrated tools that are included in the Vulkan SDK, offering reliable instrumentation and configuration without requiring third-party proprietary software. The tools are designed to work seamlessly with the Vulkan API's explicit control model.
Tools to aid in Vulkan development
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Included in the Vulkan SDK, ensuring compatibility with Vulkan specification updates and easy distribution, as noted in the README.
API Dump Layer logs every Vulkan call with parameters, providing exhaustive data for debugging complex issues, per key features.
Vulkan Configurator offers a GUI to manage layers and settings dynamically, simplifying configuration without manual intervention.
Monitor Layer tracks API usage and errors, helping identify bottlenecks and optimize application performance.
Essential tools like VkTrace have been deprecated and moved to separate repositories, complicating the toolchain and requiring additional setup, as mentioned in the Removed Tools section.
Building from source requires following BUILD.md instructions, which can be cumbersome, and binaries are tied to the Vulkan SDK, limiting standalone use.
Enabling debugging layers introduces runtime overhead, which can affect performance in critical applications, despite the low-overhead philosophy.