Vjekoslav Krajačić

Principal developer of FilePilot, a fast lightweight Windows file explorer replacement; former game-industry developer who applied immediate-mode rendering and low-dependency native code techniques to build the app.

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Jan 1, 2026 • 34min

Vjekoslav Krajačić on File Pilot and a return to fast UIs

Vjekoslav Krajačić, the Principal Developer of FilePilot and former game industry dev, dives into his innovative lightweight file explorer. He discusses how his background in game development informs the app’s high-performance and immediate-mode UI design. Krajačić reveals the challenges of integrating with older Windows APIs and the benefits of a custom OpenGL renderer that makes FilePilot feel fast. He also shares insights on building from scratch, the influence of Handmade Hero, and plans for future features including cross-platform support.

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