How to Get Started
- Developers – information for new Blender developers.
- Scripters – how to contribute add-ons scripts and plugins.
- Translators – help translate Blender into your language.
- Designers – help design Blender’s features and user interface
- Users – find out what’s happening, test latest builds and provide feedback.
See the Developer Documentation for more information about the development process, code documentation, how to build Blender and more.
Official account for development news of Blender, the Free and Open Source 3D creation suite. Blender is a free and open-source 3D computer graphics software toolset used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, virtual reality and computer games. Looking for help as an aspiring Blender dev? Check out our developer intro pages. When triaging you can use the triaging playbook. Recent Activity.
Report Bugs, Submit Code
Development infrastructure for bug reporting, Blender developers and other contributors.
Ongoing Activities
- Developer Blog – code, design, roadmaps, features
- Download Daily Builds – for testing new features
- Release Notes – explaining new features
Get in Touch
- Chat – Talk with developers and users on #blender-coders.
- Forum – Informal discussion for new and experienced developers alike.
- Mailing Lists – Main communication for Blender projects.
- Module Teams – Find who’s responsible for Blender Modules.
- Developer Meetings – Every Monday at alternating times
Python Scripting
Blender uses the Python programming language for its scripting API.
The Blender Python API is based on Python 3. It is integrated deeply, used for writing add-ons, generating user interface layouts, and import and export of many file formats. It covers all user-accessible data and functionality.
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Google Summer of Code
Blender regularly participates in Google’s Summer of Code grants program for students.
Blender Developer Blog
If you’d like to get involved, check Google’s site for schedules and details, or check on the results of previous years.