Vulkan® SDK

LunarG: Creator and Curator of the Vulkan SDK

Vulkan is a new generation graphics and compute API that provides high-efficiency, cross-platform access to modern graphics processing units (GPUs), which are used in a wide variety of devices from PCs and consoles to mobile phones and embedded platforms. The Vulkan API was created by the Khronos Group, a consortium of technology hardware and software companies.

In addition to providing 3D graphics software solutions and consulting services, LunarG is also the creator and curator of the Vulkan software development kit (SDK). The Vulkan SDK is a collection of essential tools used by developers to assist in development and debugging of Vulkan applications. LunarG works closely with the Khronos Vulkan working group to provide ongoing enhancements to the Vulkan SDK components as the Vulkan API continues to evolve.

LunarG recently donated this open-source SDK, which is available for the Windows®, Linux, and macOS® operating systems, to the Khronos Group. The SDK is open source and freely available to all.