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Lightweight
~5MB package size vs ~120MB for Electron. Native Rust performance with minimal memory footprint.
AuroraViewLightweight WebView for DCC Software
Build modern web-based UI for Maya, Houdini, Blender, and more with Rust performance
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Why AuroraView?
The Problem We're Solving
Game and VFX developers have long struggled with building modern, user-friendly tools for DCC software. Traditional approaches often mean:
- Outdated UI frameworks - Qt Designer or native DCC widgets with limited styling options
- Steep learning curves - Each DCC has its own UI paradigm and API
- Poor user experience - Tools that feel disconnected from modern web applications
- Slow iteration cycles - Rebuilding and reloading tools takes too long
AI-Powered Development Era
We're living in an exciting time where AI can rapidly generate high-quality frontend code. Modern AI assistants excel at creating React, Vue, and web interfaces. AuroraView bridges this capability to DCC software:
- AI-Friendly Architecture - Our API is designed to be easily understood and generated by AI assistants
- Modern Web Stack - Use the same technologies AI excels at (React, Vue, TypeScript, Tailwind)
- Rapid Prototyping - Go from idea to working tool in minutes, not days
Beyond Traditional Tools
AuroraView isn't just another UI framework. It enables entirely new workflows:
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Browser Extensions | Build browser-based tools that communicate with DCC software |
| AI Agent Integration | Enable AI agents to control and automate DCC applications via MCP protocol |
| Cross-Platform Tools | Same codebase works across Maya, Houdini, Blender, and standalone |
| Real-time Collaboration | Web technologies enable live collaboration features |
For the Modern Developer
Whether you're a TD building pipeline tools, an artist creating custom workflows, or a studio developing proprietary solutions, AuroraView empowers you to:
- Leverage AI to accelerate development
- Use familiar web technologies instead of learning DCC-specific UI frameworks
- Build beautiful, responsive UIs that artists actually enjoy using
- Ship faster with hot-reload development and easy packaging
Quick Start
Installation
bash
# Basic installation
pip install auroraview
# With Qt support (for Maya, Houdini, Nuke)
pip install auroraview[qt]Desktop Application
python
from auroraview import run_desktop
run_desktop(
title="My App",
url="http://localhost:3000"
)Maya Integration
python
from auroraview import QtWebView
import maya.OpenMayaUI as omui
webview = QtWebView(
parent=maya_main_window(),
url="http://localhost:3000",
width=800,
height=600
)
webview.show()Supported DCC Software
| Software | Status | Integration Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Maya | ✅ Supported | Qt Mode |
| Houdini | ✅ Supported | Qt Mode |
| 3ds Max | ✅ Supported | Qt Mode |
| Blender | ✅ Supported | Desktop / Native Mode |
| Photoshop | 🚧 Planned | - |
| Unreal Engine | 🚧 Planned | Native Mode (HWND) |