ShaderEd - WebGL Shader Editor

Welcome to the ShaderEd repository! ShaderEd is an interactive WebGL Shader Editor designed to facilitate the development and testing of shaders in real-time. Emphasizing ease of use and accessibility, ShaderEd supports the advanced GLSL3 shading language, allowing both beginners and seasoned graphics programmers to experiment with shader programming on the web.

Features

• GLSL3 Support: ShaderEd fully embraces GLSL3, providing a rich feature set for creating sophisticated shaders.
• Live Shader Preview: See the results of your shader code changes immediately with a dynamic 3D preview.
• Advanced Error Handling: Catch and correct shader compilation errors quickly with an integrated error display system.
• Custom Uniforms: Add, modify, and experiment with custom uniforms easily through a user-friendly UI.
• Responsive Design: Enjoy a seamless coding experience across different devices thanks to a responsive and intuitive interface.
• Code Snippets: Jumpstart your shader creation with handy snippets and templates.
• Theme Customization: Choose between light and dark themes to create your perfect coding environment.
• Vim Mode Support: For Vim enthusiasts, Vim mode is available to speed up your coding workflow.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Ensure you have a modern web browser that supports WebGL (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.).
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is recommended.

Installation

1. Clone the ShaderEd repository:

git clone https://github.com/shellfu/shadered.git

2. Open the project directory:

cd shadered

How to Use

• Shader Editing: Choose between vertex and fragment shaders in the editor and begin crafting your shader code.
• Uniform Management: Utilize the Uniforms Panel for adding or updating uniforms in your shader code.
• 3D Preview Interaction: Manipulate the preview with orbit controls to examine your shader from different angles.
• Download Your Shader: Use the "save shader" button to download and save your work locally.

Contributing

Your contributions are welcome! If you're looking to add new features, improve existing ones, or fix bugs, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/YourFeature).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -am 'Add some YourFeature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/YourFeature).
5. Submit a pull request.

License

ShaderEd is made available under the MIT License. For more information, see the LICENSE file in the repository.