Question 1

What is ShaderBot?

Accepted Answer

ShaderBot is a free online shader editor and Discord bot that lets you write, preview, and share GLSL/WGSL shaders. It compiles your code to animated GIFs and embeds them directly in Discord.

Question 2

How do I use the shader editor on Discord?

Accepted Answer

Add ShaderBot to your Discord server. Then use /shader, /shader-preset, or /shader-generate commands in any channel to create and share animated shaders instantly.

Question 3

Is the online shader editor free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ShaderBot offers a free tier with 5 compilations/day, access to all 200+ presets, and the full web shader editor. Pro plans unlock unlimited compilations and AI generation.

Question 4

What shader languages does ShaderBot support?

Accepted Answer

ShaderBot supports GLSL (OpenGL Shading Language) and WGSL (WebGPU Shading Language). It is compatible with Shadertoy-style shaders using iTime, iResolution, and iChannel uniforms.

Question 5

Can I export shaders to game engines?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ShaderBot lets you export shaders to 16+ game engines including Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, Bevy, and more.