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ManimGL is the original 3Blue1Brown engine for writing precise, code-driven animations used to make explanatory math videos.

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What is it?

ManimGL is a Python engine for programmatic animation, built by the author of 3Blue1Brown to produce the math explainer videos on that channel. Scenes are written as Python classes, and objects such as shapes, equations, graphs and 3D elements are animated through code, which makes timing and geometry exact and repeatable.

The project is the original 3b1b version of Manim, distinct from the community fork maintained as ManimCommunity. It is installed from PyPI as the package manimgl and run with the manimgl command, which can open an interactive preview window or render video files. Rendering relies on FFmpeg and OpenGL, and LaTeX is optional for typeset math.

The repository also includes a CLI with flags for writing output files, skipping to a final frame and jumping to a specific animation, along with a custom_config.yml for output paths and render defaults.

Key features

  • 01Defines animations and scenes in Python code for exact, repeatable timing and geometry.
  • 02Previews scenes in an interactive window, or renders them to video files.
  • 03Supports LaTeX for typeset mathematical formulas.
  • 04Offers CLI flags to save output, jump to a final frame or a chosen animation.
  • 05Configurable output paths and render defaults via custom_config.yml.

Use cases

  • Producing explanatory math or science videos with code-controlled animation.
  • Visualizing equations, graphs and geometric transformations step by step.
  • Prototyping animated diagrams that need precise, reproducible timing.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install ManimGL from PyPI

    pip install manimgl
  2. 2

    Run the example scene to check it works

    manimgl

Things to know

  • Requires FFmpeg, OpenGL and optionally LaTeX; Linux also needs Pango headers.
  • The package name manimgl differs from the community edition, so installing the wrong version can cause conflicts.
  • Needs Python 3.10 or higher.

Topics

#animation#python#math#video#opengl#latex#visualization#3b1b-videos#explanatory-math-videos

FAQ

What is manim?
ManimGL is the original 3Blue1Brown engine for writing precise, code-driven animations used to make explanatory math videos. ManimGL is a Python engine for programmatic animation, built by the author of 3Blue1Brown to produce the math explainer videos on that channel. Scenes are written as Python classes, and objects such as shapes, equations, graphs and 3D elements are animated through code, which makes timing and geometry exact and repeatable.
Is manim free to use? What license does it have?
manim is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is manim still maintained?
Updated within 6 months. The last commit to manim was on Sep 9, 2026.
What can I use manim for?
Producing explanatory math or science videos with code-controlled animation. Visualizing equations, graphs and geometric transformations step by step. Prototyping animated diagrams that need precise, reproducible timing.
How do I install manim?
Install ManimGL from PyPI: pip install manimgl Run the example scene to check it works: manimgl
Where can I get manim?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/3b1b/manim

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