name: Maya
description: A collection of APIs for Maya, the popular 3D animation and modeling software developed by Autodesk, providing scripting and plugin development capabilities through Python, C++, MEL, and .NET interfaces.
image: https://www.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview
tags:
  - 3D
  - Animation
  - Autodesk
  - CGI
  - Modeling
  - Rendering
  - Scripting
  - VFX
created: '2024'
modified: '2026-04-28'
url: https://www.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview
specificationVersion: '0.18'
apis:
  - name: Maya Python API 2.0
    description: Modern Python API for Maya scripting and plugin development, offering improved performance and a more Pythonic interface compared to API 1.0.
    image: https://www.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview
    humanUrl: https://help.autodesk.com/view/MAYAUL/2026/ENU/
    baseUrl: https://localhost
    tags:
      - Automation
      - OpenMaya
      - Plugins
      - Python
      - Scripting
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    contact:
      - FN: Autodesk Support
        email: maya.support@autodesk.com
        X-twitter: autodesk
  - name: Maya Python API 1.0
    description: Original Python wrapper for the Maya C++ API providing access to OpenMaya, OpenMayaUI, OpenMayaAnim, OpenMayaFX, OpenMayaRender, and OpenMayaCloth modules.
    image: https://www.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview
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      - Scripting
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    contact:
      - FN: Autodesk Support
        email: maya.support@autodesk.com
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  - name: Maya C++ API
    description: C++ API for high-performance Maya plugin development, providing low-level access to Maya internals through OpenMaya, OpenMayaUI, OpenMayaAnim, OpenMayaFX, and OpenMayaRender libraries.
    image: https://www.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview
    humanUrl: https://help.autodesk.com/view/MAYAUL/2024/ENU/
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      - Performance
      - Plugins
      - SDK
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    contact:
      - FN: Autodesk Support
        email: maya.support@autodesk.com
  - name: Maya Commands (MEL)
    description: Maya Embedded Language command API for scripting and automating tasks within Maya using the built-in MEL interpreter.
    image: https://www.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview
    humanUrl: https://help.autodesk.com/view/MAYAUL/2024/ENU/
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    tags:
      - Automation
      - Commands
      - MEL
      - Scripting
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    contact:
      - FN: Autodesk Support
        email: maya.support@autodesk.com
  - name: Maya Commands (Python)
    description: Python command interface (maya.cmds) providing access to all MEL commands through Python, enabling scripting and automation with Python syntax.
    image: https://www.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview
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    contact:
      - FN: Autodesk Support
        email: maya.support@autodesk.com
  - name: Maya USD API
    description: Universal Scene Description integration API for Maya, enabling USD stage loading, editing, and interchange within the Maya viewport.
    image: https://www.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview
    humanUrl: https://help.autodesk.com/view/MAYAUL/2024/ENU/
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    tags:
      - Interchange
      - OpenUSD
      - Pipeline
      - Pixar
      - USD
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    contact:
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        email: maya.support@autodesk.com
  - name: Maya Batch Rendering API
    description: API for batch rendering and render farm integration, enabling automated rendering workflows and pipeline integration.
    image: https://www.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview
    humanUrl: https://help.autodesk.com/view/MAYAUL/2024/ENU/
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      - Batch
      - Pipeline
      - Rendering
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    contact:
      - FN: Autodesk Support
        email: maya.support@autodesk.com
  - name: Maya Hydra API
    description: Maya plugin API that replaces the main Maya viewport with a Hydra viewer, enabling custom render delegate integration for viewport rendering.
    image: https://www.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview
    humanUrl: https://github.com/Autodesk/maya-hydra
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    tags:
      - Hydra
      - OpenSource
      - Rendering
      - Viewport
    properties:
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    contact:
      - FN: Autodesk Support
        email: maya.support@autodesk.com
  - name: Autodesk Platform Services - Maya API
    description: Cloud-based API for Maya through Autodesk Platform Services (APS), providing web service integration, OAuth authentication, and cloud workflow capabilities for Maya development.
    image: https://www.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview
    humanUrl: https://aps.autodesk.com/developer/overview/maya
    baseUrl: https://aps.autodesk.com
    tags:
      - APS
      - Cloud
      - OAuth
      - Platform
      - REST
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    contact:
      - FN: Autodesk Support
        email: maya.support@autodesk.com
maintainers:
  - FN: Kin Lane
    email: kin@apievangelist.com
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    X-github: kinlane
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