Maya API

Explore software extensibility with the OpenMaya and Python APIs

Autodesk Maya® provides an API to automate repetitive tasks and extend core software functionality, like customization of 3D modeling, animation, visual effects, rendering, and more—with C++, Python, and .NET supported. The SDK offers extensive functionality and code samples, as well as documentation to help get you started developing with the API.

Learn more about the SDK

SDKs and tools

View the general product support information from the Maya Knowledge Network.

Maya SDK DevKit downloads

SDK customization documentation

Maya Developer Help

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Community and support

Connect with other developers working with the Maya API. Ask questions, share tips, and learn from the community.

Get API support with ADN

Join the Autodesk Developer Network (ADN) for top tier support, special event opportunities, access to Autodesk software, and more.

Maya API discussion forums

Take part in active API discussion forums moderated by Autodesk software engineers. Please include the programming language in the subject line. For example, C++, C# or Python. This will help us to handle your posts.

Autodesk Maya Programming | Other Maya Forums

Around-the-Corner Blog

Around-the-Corner for Maya API and Platform articles.

Stack Overflow

Ask questions and find community-driven solutions using the [autodesk-platform-services] tag.

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