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Vulkan SDK
The SDK for developing Vulkan applications
Version 1.4.363 · by LunarG and Khronos Group
Official site: lunarg.com
About Vulkan SDK
## Overview
The Vulkan SDK provides the development and runtime components to create, capture, and replay Vulkan applications.
The SDK also includes the runtime components to load and run Vulkan Layers.
## Upgrading notes
Vulkan SDK installer allows side-by-side installations of multiple versions and does not remove old versions.
This package does *not* implement any behavior to override that, so running `choco upgrade` will leave you with both old and new versions.
The old version has to be removed by either
- running `choco uninstall vulkan-sdk` *before* upgrading,
- manually uninstalling old version *after* upgrading.
How to install Vulkan SDK
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install vulkan-sdk
- Open Vulkan SDK once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vulkan SDK free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to lunarg.com, the developer's official site, where Vulkan SDK is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Vulkan SDK?
The version listed here is 1.4.363, published /Date(1790. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Vulkan SDK from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install vulkan-sdk. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Vulkan SDK safe?
Vulkan SDK downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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