Who should use NoGraphicsAPI?

NoGraphicsAPI is an open-source project built for graphics programmers and game developers.

Does NoGraphicsAPI have a free plan?

Yes — NoGraphicsAPI is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.

What platforms does NoGraphicsAPI run on?

NoGraphicsAPI runs on the web, Linux, Windows, and macOS. It can also be self-hosted.

Is NoGraphicsAPI still maintained?

Unverified. NoGraphicsAPI has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to NoGraphicsAPI?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Godots, Dragengine IGDE, and Embedded Spritesheet Metadata Demo.

Who develops NoGraphicsAPI?

NoGraphicsAPI is developed by Sebastian Aaltonen.

Is NoGraphicsAPI open source?

Yes — NoGraphicsAPI is open source under the Open Source license.

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NoGraphicsAPI

Name: NoGraphicsAPI
Author: Sebastian Aaltonen

github.comInfrastructure

NoGraphicsAPI is an open-source minimal graphics API built on top of modern Vulkan extensions. It provides graphics and game developers with a lower-level rendering abstraction intended to simplify direct use of contemporary GPU features.

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Overview

4 features

In the Game engines & frameworks space, NoGraphicsAPI takes a focused approach. It focuses on reducing the complexity of graphics programming by providing a minimal API built on modern Vulkan extensions. NoGraphicsAPI is an open-source project aimed at graphics programmers and game developers. The project is open source (Open Source). It ships for the web, Linux, Windows, and macOS, and it can be self-hosted.

Behind NoGraphicsAPI is Sebastian Aaltonen. Among its 4 catalogued features are vulkan extensions, minimal graphics API, and GPU rendering.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Vulkan extensions
Minimal graphics API
GPU rendering
Cross-platform graphics

Built with & integrations

Runs on

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Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen SourceFree tier

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed6 Sept · 00:19 UTC
NoGraphicsAPI verified via Hacker News firehose (Algolia)
Source: Hacker News firehose (Algolia) · Open

Frequently asked questions about NoGraphicsAPI

What is NoGraphicsAPI?: NoGraphicsAPI focuses on reducing the complexity of graphics programming by providing a minimal API built on modern Vulkan extensions. It is catalogued under Game engines & frameworks on PulseGate.
Who should use NoGraphicsAPI?: NoGraphicsAPI is an open-source project built for graphics programmers and game developers.
Does NoGraphicsAPI have a free plan?: Yes — NoGraphicsAPI is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does NoGraphicsAPI run on?: NoGraphicsAPI runs on the web, Linux, Windows, and macOS. It can also be self-hosted.
Is NoGraphicsAPI still maintained?: Unverified. NoGraphicsAPI has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to NoGraphicsAPI?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Godots, Dragengine IGDE, and Embedded Spritesheet Metadata Demo.Godots Dragengine IGDE Embedded Spritesheet Metadata Demo
Who develops NoGraphicsAPI?: NoGraphicsAPI is developed by Sebastian Aaltonen.
Is NoGraphicsAPI open source?: Yes — NoGraphicsAPI is open source under the Open Source license.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
License: Open Source
First seen: 6 Sept 2026
Built for: graphics programmers and game developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Reducing the complexity of graphics programming by providing a minimal API built on modern Vulkan extensions.

Developer

Sebastian Aaltonen

Index record

Indexed: 6 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 6 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: nographicsapi-github-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 6 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 6 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 6 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://github.com/sebbbi/NoGraphicsAPI

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