open-mesh ☆

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Description:
Generic data structure to represent and manipulate polygonal meshes

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: c++ graphics 3d mesh geometry library

Install: brew install open-mesh

About:
OpenMesh is a versatile, high-performance C++ mesh library designed for efficient representation and processing of polygonal meshes. It provides a comprehensive set of tools for mesh editing, decimation, and smoothing, making it a foundational component for computer graphics applications and research.

Key Features:

Efficient half-edge mesh data structure
Extensive set of mesh algorithms (decimation, smoothing, subdivision)
Highly customizable via attributes and kernels
Python bindings available for rapid prototyping

Use Cases:

Building custom 3D modeling tools
Computer graphics research and prototyping
Mesh processing and optimization pipelines

Alternatives:

CGAL – CGAL is a broader computational geometry library, while OpenMesh is more focused specifically on mesh data structures and algorithms.
MeshLab – MeshLab is a standalone application, whereas OpenMesh is a library intended for integration into other software.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 3, 2024 2:38pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	473e734d