Maya

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.

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APIs

Maya Python API 2.0

Modern Python API for Maya scripting and plugin development, offering improved performance and a more Pythonic interface compared to API 1.0.

Maya Python API 1.0

Original Python wrapper for the Maya C++ API providing access to OpenMaya, OpenMayaUI, OpenMayaAnim, OpenMayaFX, OpenMayaRender, and OpenMayaCloth modules.

Maya C++ API

C++ API for high-performance Maya plugin development, providing low-level access to Maya internals through OpenMaya, OpenMayaUI, OpenMayaAnim, OpenMayaFX, and OpenMayaRender lib...

Maya Commands (MEL)

Maya Embedded Language command API for scripting and automating tasks within Maya using the built-in MEL interpreter.

Maya Commands (Python)

Python command interface (maya.cmds) providing access to all MEL commands through Python, enabling scripting and automation with Python syntax.

Maya USD API

Universal Scene Description integration API for Maya, enabling USD stage loading, editing, and interchange within the Maya viewport.

Maya Batch Rendering API

API for batch rendering and render farm integration, enabling automated rendering workflows and pipeline integration.

Maya Hydra API

Maya plugin API that replaces the main Maya viewport with a Hydra viewer, enabling custom render delegate integration for viewport rendering.

Autodesk Platform Services - Maya API

Cloud-based API for Maya through Autodesk Platform Services (APS), providing web service integration, OAuth authentication, and cloud workflow capabilities for Maya development.

Pricing Plans

Maya Plans Pricing

3 plans

PLANS

Rate Limits

Maya Rate Limits

5 limits

RATE LIMITS

FinOps

Maya Finops

FINOPS

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description: A collection of APIs for Maya, the popular 3D animation and modeling software developed by Autodesk, providing
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- 3D
- Animation
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- CGI
- Modeling
- Rendering
- Scripting
- VFX
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modified: '2026-04-28'
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