ShaderKit – A browser GLSL editor I built for my own art

Name: ShaderKit – A browser GLSL editor I built for my own art
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Author: scrygl

by scrygl·May 15, 2026·5 points·0 comments

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Loop examination mode visualizes transition points better than Shadertoy's basic preview.

Strengths

•X-time remapping maps time to x-coordinate to visually detect loop seams instantly.
•Cloud rendering pipeline handles 8K resolution exports that would crash local browsers.
•GIF exporter includes multiple dithering algorithms like Floyd-Steinberg and Bayer.

Weaknesses

•Cloud rendering requires paid tier, limiting high-res exports for free users.
•Vibe Mode AI assistant feels tacked on rather than integrated into the core workflow.

Post Description

I make fractal art with GLSL and got tired of fighting Shadertoy's limits when I wanted to actually finish and export pieces. So I built the tool I wanted: ShaderKit runs in the browser, fully ShaderToy-compatible, but adds the export pipeline that was missing for me.

- Loop examination mode: visualizes the transition point of a looping shader in slow motion so you can see exactly where it breaks. X-time remapping helps debug discontinuities by mapping time to the x coordinate, this way you can see literally if the loop is seamless or not, if you see any seams, its not seamless. This is what I needed most for my own work.

- Cloud rendering up to 8K with supersampling

- A GIF exporter allowing for setting custom color palettes and choice of dithering algorithm

The main editor and features are free. Cloud rendering is paid because GPU time costs money. There's an optional Claude-based vibe-mode as well.

Would especially love feedback on the loop tools from anyone who writes seamless shader loops, that's the part of the problem I think is most under-served.

https://shaderkit.com