TikWorks Documentation¶
TikWorks is an ecosystem of Python tools and frameworks for Autodesk Maya. It is designed to grow with your needs — from a modern Maya wrapper to a complete rigging infrastructure.
Warning
TikWorks is actively being built. The API and documentation may change as features land.
The TikWorks Ecosystem¶
TikWorks is not a single library. It is a layered ecosystem where each package builds on the foundations below it. This strict dependency flow keeps the system maintainable and predictable:
tik.core # semantic primitives
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tik.maya # disciplined Maya wrapper (ACTIVE)
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tik.shared # reusable infrastructure and UX
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tik.trigger # rigging language and framework (coming soon)
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tik.tools # user-facing tools and workflows (coming soon)
tik.core defines pure, domain-agnostic value objects.
tik.maya wraps Maya mechanics while depending only on
tik.core. This is currently the active and primary component of TikWorks.tik.shared hosts cross-tool helpers and shared UI utilities.
tik.trigger is the rigging framework, building on the lower layers.
tik.tools are concrete user-facing tools and workflows.
Currently, tik.maya is the fully developed and documented component. Future components will build on this foundation as they are implemented.
Tip
Why TikWorks? Maya scripting is powerful but verbose. TikWorks brings modern Python patterns to Maya — type safety, object-oriented design, and cleaner syntax — while keeping Maya’s flexibility intact.
tik.maya
Architecture & Reference
API Reference