Language server for GLSL (OpenGL Shading Language).
Publisher’s description
What is glsl analyzer?
glsl analyzer is an open-source program for Windows from nolanderc. It is written in Zig.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.7.1, released on October 22, 2025. 5 versions are listed since April 29, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 3.4 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (nolanderc/glsl_analyzer) has 383 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Language server for GLSL (autocomplete, goto-definition, formatter, and more)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: glsl analyzer is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is glsl analyzer safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
117604BA20860ABF0808FC5551A6E06D305066C1F4296D81A51F175A2CF2A38C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 5 versions ›5 versions over 1 year · about 3.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7.1Latest | October 22, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.7.0 | October 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.6.0 | March 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.5.1 | July 31, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.4.5 | April 29, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id nolanderc.glsl_analyzer -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- nolanderc
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/nolanderc/glsl_analyzer
- Written in
- Zig
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.7.1
- Released
- October 22, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- May 23, 2024
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 3.4
- GitHub stars
- 383
- GitHub forks
- 28
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- nolanderc.glsl_analyzer
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is glsl analyzer free?
Yes. glsl analyzer is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is glsl analyzer safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install glsl analyzer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does glsl analyzer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of glsl analyzer?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 29, 2024.
Can I use glsl analyzer without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.