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.

SDK customization documentation

More resources

Community and support

Whether you're an experienced Maya user or just starting out, this is a good place to ask questions, share tips, connect, and learn from others.

Become an ADN member

The Autodesk Developer Network offers software developers working with platform technologies resources like access to Autodesk desktop software and basic marketing benefits.

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Blogs

Around-the-Corner for the Maya Platform by Cyrille Fauvel, Zhong Wu, and Cheng Xi Li.

AREA bloggers with interesting insights into Maya and programming topics.

Discussion groups

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.

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