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What is pmp-library?

thewtex/pmp-library — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2024-12-17

★ 1Audience · researcherComplexity · 3/5StaleLicenseSetup · moderate

In one sentence

A C++ toolkit for loading, editing, and saving 3D mesh models, with built-in operations like simplifying, smoothing, and remeshing surfaces.

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  root((pmp-library))
    What it does
      Load 3D meshes
      Simplify and smooth
      Remesh and subdivide
    Tech stack
      C plus plus
      JavaScript via web build
    Use cases
      3D printing prep
      Game asset processing
      Geometry research
    Audience
      Researchers
      Game developers
    Project
      MIT license
      Well documented
      Ships mpview app

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Simplify an overly detailed 3D scan mesh to reduce file size before 3D printing.

USE CASE 2

Smooth or remesh a game asset to improve visual quality or performance.

USE CASE 3

Prototype new mesh-processing algorithms using the library's data structures.

USE CASE 4

View and process mesh files immediately with the included mpview application.

What is it built with?

C++JavaScript

How does it compare?

thewtex/pmp-library0xkinno/neuralvault0xmayurrr/ai-contractauditor
Stars111
Language—TypeScriptTypeScript
Last pushed2024-12-17——
MaintenanceStale——
Setup difficultymoderatehardeasy
Complexity3/54/52/5
Audienceresearcherdeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Written in C++, requiring a build step, though a browser-based JavaScript version is also available.

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Show me how to load and simplify a 3D mesh file using the pmp-library.
Prompt 2
Help me smooth a jagged 3D scan mesh with pmp-library's built-in operations.
Prompt 3
Explain how pmp-library's remeshing works for improving mesh quality.
Prompt 4
Walk me through compiling pmp-library to JavaScript so it runs in a browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is pmp-library?

A C++ toolkit for loading, editing, and saving 3D mesh models, with built-in operations like simplifying, smoothing, and remeshing surfaces.

Is pmp-library actively maintained?

Stale — no commits in 1-2 years (last push 2024-12-17).

What license does pmp-library use?

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

How hard is pmp-library to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is pmp-library for?

Mainly researcher.

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