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Life & fun · August 3, 2015

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Js2glsl ShaderToy – Source to Source Compiler from JavaScript to GLSL

Js2glsl ShaderToy – Source to Source Compiler from JavaScript to GLSL launched on August 3, 2015 with 38 votes, #1,322 of 3,588 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 11 years on.

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In plain words

Js2glsl ShaderToy is a source-to-source compiler that converts JavaScript code into GLSL shader language. It allows developers to write graphics shaders using familiar JavaScript syntax and automatically translate them for GPU execution. The tool is designed for programmers working with ShaderToy or other graphics applications who want to leverage JavaScript while maintaining compatibility with GLSL-based rendering pipelines.

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