I built a GPU back end for Emacs

Software Development, Graphics Programming & Rendering, Emulators & Retro Gaming (Engineering)(en.andros.dev)view on HackerNews

EmacsGPUMetalOpenGLdisplay backendgraphics programmingrenderingrasterizationcursor effectsvideo playback.

Author: andros

Date: 6/23/2026

Article Summary:

The author built a GPU backend for Emacs, allowing for video playback and animated cursor effects, and sharing the experience of creating a new display backend for the editor.