About this project

Special K is a comprehensive PC gaming utility, often called the 'Swiss Army Knife' for its wide range of features. It primarily focuses on graphics enhancement and correction, performance analysis, and fixing various game-specific issues. The repository contains the source code for its core injection DLLs (SpecialK32.dll and SpecialK64.dll), which can be injected locally via proxy DLLs or globally via Win32 hooks. It supports Windows 8.1 and newer, with limited Windows 7 support, and runs under WINE with DXVK when configured appropriately. The project requires Visual C++ 2022 or newer to build, and all dependencies are included in the repo. While the main DLL is actively maintained, related tools like SKIF (injection frontend) and SKIM (install manager) are separate projects, with SKIM deprecated. Special K is known for its detailed performance metrics, frame pacing analysis, and compatibility fixes for a vast array of games.