bazalt 0.0.1

Python library for rapid GPU shader prototyping using Vulkan

Bazalt

Bazalt is a Python library for rapid prototyping and building graphical applications using the Vulkan API.

Requirements

• Python 3.10+
• CMake (3.28+)
• A C++ compiler supporting the C++23 standard (e.g. MSVC, GCC, Clang)
• Vulkan SDK

Installation

1. Create and activate a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv
   # On Windows:
   .\venv\Scripts\activate
   # On Linux/macOS:
   source venv/bin/activate
   

2. Install the library in developer mode using pip:

   pip install -e .
   

Running examples

After successful installation, navigate to the examples/ folder and run one of the provided examples, e.g.:

cd examples
python test_cube.py