# KodeLife

> Real-time GPU Shader Editor

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.hexler.KodeLife](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.hexler.KodeLife)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.hexler.KodeLife`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hexler LLC
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 224
- **Version:** 1.2.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2021-07-19
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 44 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.hexler.KodeLife)
- **Website:** [https://hexler.net/kodelife](https://hexler.net/kodelife)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://hexler.net/privacy-policy](https://hexler.net/privacy-policy)

## Description

Kodelife is a real-time GPU shader editor, live-code performance tool and graphics prototyping sketchpad.<br><br>Lightweight App, Heavyweight Power<br>KodeLife gives you 100% native real-time control over your GPU&#39;s power with one lightweight app.<br><br>Real-time Live-Coding<br>Code is checked, evaluated and updated in the background as you type! Quick prototyping of visual effects without having to wait for compilation.<br><br>Plug and Play<br>Use your device&#39;s audio input and all available MIDI connections or connect a gamepad to drive your visuals. Support for external keyboards, mice and trackpads.<br><br>Multilingual<br>KodeLife supports all flavors of OpenGL GLSL supported by your device.<br><br>Cross-platform Support<br>Take your ideas with you! Exchange your projects with KodeLife running on other platforms. Also available on macOS, Windows and Linux.

## Rankings

- #1,668,920 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.hexler.KodeLife)