Only capture and analyze content you have the right to inspect. Extracting assets from proprietary software for redistribution may violate laws or agreements.
Detect if an unknown Vulkan layer is installed. Vulkan allows applications to enumerate active layers. If your app detects a layer named "VK_LAYER_RIPPER" or any non-whitelisted layer, it can crash deliberately or refuse to render sensitive frames. vulkan ripper
What "ripping" means
Types of capture
From a pure cybersecurity standpoint, the ability to read another application's GPU memory is alarming. Modern GPUs process sensitive data—not just video game textures, but also financial charts, medical imaging, and even partially decrypted data. Only capture and analyze content you have the