Geode-Explicit
Geode-solutions OpenGeode module for building explicit models
What it is and what it does
Geode-Explicit is a specialized module within the Geode geometry framework that extends OpenGeode with capabilities for building and manipulating explicit geometric models. It sits atop a stack of five runtime dependencies (geode-background, geode-common, geode-conversion, opengeode-core, and opengeode-inspector) that provide the underlying geometry, data conversion, and inspection infrastructure.
The package is distributed as compiled wheels for Python 3.10 through 3.14 on Linux and Windows, indicating it wraps or interfaces with native code. It has been actively maintained since April 2023, with a recent release 21 days ago. The Proprietary license status and lack of public documentation URLs make it difficult to assess whether this is suitable for open-source, academic, or commercial projects without direct contact with Geode-solutions.
Use it for:
- Build explicit 3D geometric models within the OpenGeode ecosystem for computational geometry workflows.
- Integrate explicit model construction into larger Geode-based geometry processing pipelines.
- Work with geometric data conversion and inspection tools provided by the OpenGeode framework.
- Develop applications requiring explicit representation of geometric structures in scientific or engineering domains.
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Geode-Explicit is an OpenGeode module for constructing and working with explicit geometric models, built on top of the Geode geometry framework.
Yes, if you are already committed to the Geode/OpenGeode ecosystem and need explicit model construction. The active maintenance and compiled wheel support for modern Python versions are positive signals. However, verify the Proprietary license terms with Geode-solutions first, and confirm that the module's API and capabilities match your use case—public documentation is not linked in the package metadata.
Install
geode-explicit on PyPI
pip
pip install geode-explicituv
uv add geode-explicitpoetry
poetry add geode-explicitInstalling Geode-Explicit
Before you install
Medium install friction due to compiled wheel dependencies across multiple Python versions (3.10–3.14) and platforms (Linux, Windows). Active maintenance with a release 21 days ago suggests ongoing support.
License in practice
Licensed as Proprietary with unclear treatment—no SPDX identifier provided. Verify licensing terms with Geode-solutions before use in commercial or redistributed projects.
Quickstart
pip install geode-explicit
import geode_explicit
# Requires geode-background, geode-common, geode-conversion, opengeode-core, opengeode-inspector
Requires Python 3.10–3.14; compiled wheels available only for Linux (manylinux_2_28) and Windows (amd64).
Verify before relying
- What explicit model types and operations does this module support beyond the framework description?
- Are there API docs or tutorials available to understand the module's public interface?
- What is the exact scope of the Proprietary license—is it free for research, open-source, or commercial use?
Package facts
| License | Proprietary (unclear) |
| Python support | supports the current Python release (<3.15,>=3.10) |
| Install friction | medium — platform-specific wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 5 — geode-background, geode-common, geode-conversion, opengeode-core, opengeode-inspector |
| Maintenance | actively maintained — 21 days since the last release |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 92,082/month — #13,482 on PyPI (30-day window, as of 2026-08-14) |
| Known vulnerabilities | none known (OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14) |
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