intel_error_decode
decodes Intel GPU error states from kernel logs
TLDR
Decode GPU error from dmesg
$ dmesg | intel_error_decode
Decode error file$ intel_error_decode < [error_state.txt]
Decode with shader info$ intel_error_decode -s [shader.bin]
SYNOPSIS
intel_error_decode [options]
DESCRIPTION
intel_error_decode decodes Intel GPU error states from kernel logs. It translates hardware register dumps into human-readable information.The tool parses GPU hang information to identify failing batches and instructions. Essential for debugging graphics driver issues.
PARAMETERS
-s FILE
Shader binary for context.-c
Color output.--help
Display help information.
INSTALL
sudo apt install intel-gpu-tools
sudo pacman -S intel-gpu-tools
sudo zypper install intel-gpu-tools
nix profile install nixpkgs#intel-gpu-tools
CAVEATS
Intel graphics only. Requires error state from dmesg. Part of intel-gpu-tools.
HISTORY
intelerrordecode is part of intel-gpu-tools, created for debugging GPU hangs on Intel graphics hardware.
SEE ALSO
intel_bios_reader(1), dmesg(1)
