RunAsGPU

RunAsGPU is a tool designed to give users a simple yet powerful way to control which GPU an application runs on. This tool was created to overcome limitations with DRI_PRIME, which can sometimes cause issues for users. RunAsGPU provides both a GUI for easy app selection and a CLI for advanced users.

Features

• GUI Interface – Easily select and manage applications that should run on a specific GPU.
• CLI Support – Run applications via terminal with precise GPU selection.
• App List Management – Add and remove apps manually to control GPU assignment.
• Automatic GPU Detection – Detects available GPUs and allows switching.
• Lightweight & Fast – No bloat, just a straightforward way to set GPU preferences.

Installation

Build from Source

Dependencies:

• CMake
• Qt6
• GCC or Clang

Steps:

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/BC100Dev/RunAsGPU.git
cd RunAsGPU

# Create build directory
mkdir -p Builds/Linux-x64 && cd Builds/Linux-x64

# Configure and compile
cmake ../../
make -j$(nproc)

# Run the application
./RunAsGPU

Usage

GUI Mode

1. Open RunAsGPU.
2. Click "Add Application" and select an executable.
3. Choose a GPU to assign to the app.
4. Run the application through the interface.

CLI Mode

# List all GPUs
RunAsGPU-CLI list

# Run an application with GPU selection
RunAsGPU-CLI run --unit-id 1 glxinfo

# Find a GPU by Vendor or Product ID
RunAsGPU-CLI run --find-unit 2208 glxinfo