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CADability is a pure .net class library for modeling and analyzing 3d data, both with your code and interactively. It comes with an optional Windows.Forms user interface, which can be adopted to other environments. It does not refer to other 3d modeling libraries. For data exchange you can use STEP, STL or DXF files.

C# ◇ 3d MIT
★179STARS
⑂53FORKS
!28ISSUES
🏆#5,427GLOBAL RANK
🔥5DAYS TRENDING
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#343

MOST-STARRED C#

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CADability gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 179. It is about 6 years old and has averaged roughly 30 stars a year. It ranks #343 among C# repositories and #5,427 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

Trending Record

CADability has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2079. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

CADability is an open-source project written in C#: CADability is a pure .net class library for modeling and analyzing 3d data, both with your code and interactively. It comes with an optional Windows.Forms user interface, which can be adopted to other environments. It does not refer to other 3d modeling libraries. For data exchange you can use STEP, STL or DXF files.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in 3d, 3d-engine, 3d-modeling. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in C# for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/FriendsOfCADability/CADability.git
cd CADability

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

C# environment and standard tooling

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

CADability coordinates its core functionality through a modular C# pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed CADability into C# backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open MIT license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install CADability using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/FriendsOfCADability/CADability.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for CADability.

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Import CADability into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `CADability --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 179 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in C# for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with C# and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with C#, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does CADability do? +

CADability is a pure .net class library for modeling and analyzing 3d data, both with your code and interactively. It comes with an optional Windows.Forms user interface, which can be adopted to other environments. It does not refer to other 3d modeling libraries. For data exchange you can use STEP, STL or DXF files.

What language is CADability written in? +

The primary language is C#. Topics include: 3d, 3d-engine, 3d-modeling, cad, cad-model.

Is CADability actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 25, 2026 with 28 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does CADability have? +

CADability has 179 stars and 53 forks on GitHub.

How does CADability rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 179 stars, FriendsOfCADability/CADability is ranked #5,427 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #343 among C# projects.

What license is CADability distributed under? +

The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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