{"categories":[{"label":"3D Modeling","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/multimedia-graphics-3d-modeling"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Manifold3d creates and operates on manifold triangle meshes\u2014solid 3D geometry guaranteed to be topologically valid\u2014with support for mesh Boolean operations, smoothing, and arbitrary vertex properties.","skillfed_tags":["3d-geometry","cad-kernel","mesh-processing"],"use_cases":["Perform robust Boolean operations (union, intersection, difference) on 3D meshes for CAD and design automation.","Generate watertight manifold meshes from signed-distance functions (SDFs) as an alternative to Marching Cubes.","Prepare 3D models for 3D printing by ensuring mesh validity and combining multiple objects with guaranteed manifold output.","Smooth and refine triangle meshes while preserving sharp edges and controlling curvature for rendering or analysis.","Combine geometry from multiple sources with unique materials and track object/face provenance using mesh IDs."],"what_it_does":"Manifold3d is a Python binding to a C++ geometry library for creating and manipulating manifold triangle meshes\u2014meshes that represent solid, watertight 3D objects. It is designed for CAD, manufacturing, 3D printing, and structural analysis workflows where mesh validity is critical. The library guarantees manifold output from its operations, eliminating a long-standing open problem in mesh Boolean operations (union, intersection, difference). It supports constructive solid geometry workflows, arbitrary vertex properties, material mapping, and a suite of mesh refinement and smoothing functions.\n\nThe package depends only on numpy and has no other required dependencies. It ships with precompiled wheels for current Python versions on macOS (Intel and ARM), Linux (x86_64 and aarch64), and Windows, making installation straightforward on modern systems. The library is actively maintained, with recent releases and integration into projects like OpenSCAD, Blender, Godot Engine, and Babylon.js.","worth_installing":"Yes. Manifold3d is a mature, actively maintained library (Production/Stable status, 2220 GitHub stars) with no known vulnerabilities, permissive licensing, and straightforward installation via prebuilt wheels. Install it if you need reliable mesh Boolean operations, CAD workflows, or 3D printing preparation; skip it if you only need basic mesh I/O or visualization."},"id":"manifold3d","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/manifold3d","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/manifold3d.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/manifold3d/"},"maintenance":{"status":"active"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2026-06-27","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"permissive","name":"manifold3d","python_support":"supports_current","summary":"Library for geometric robustness"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":3097205,"position":2756,"tier":"top_5000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"3.5.2"}