HLSL Validator

Purpose-built to inspect HLSL source code, the tool identifies syntax errors, semantic mismatches, and resource-binding conflicts in a language-aware manner. It analyzes vertex, pixel, geometry, and compute shaders, then reports precise line/column locations and actionable messages. The approach relies on a lightweight parser, AST construction, and symbol resolution to surface root causes, not runtime behavior. By separating concerns, it helps teams catch issues early and produce more reliable shaders. This tool is valuable for engine teams, shader authors, and build systems that require deterministic diagnostics without requiring a full SDK on every machine. In practice, users paste code, select the shader model and entry point, and receive structured diagnostics suitable for CI or editor feedback, plus recommendations for fixes. Unique value lies in its balance between simplicity and semantic depth, enabling quick iteration while preserving meaningful guidance for common shader problems. Core features include syntax validation, stage-aware semantic checks, binding consistency, and exportable diagnostics for integration into tooling chains. Use cases include pre-commit validation of shader files, CI pipelines validating shader changes, and education for students learning HLSL concepts.