mypaint/mypaint
MyPaint is a simple drawing and painting program that works well with Wacom-style graphics tablets. observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
62/100
- Activity 87
- Release rhythm 8
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 4466
- days_rel: n/a
- days_push: 78
- n_releases_24m: 0
Adoption not part of the score
2963 stars · 449 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
MyPaint is a fast, simple open-source painting and drawing program designed for use with Wacom-style graphics tablets. It features an infinite canvas, highly configurable brushes, layers, and a distraction-free fullscreen mode.
Use cases
- sketch and paint digitally with a graphics tablet
- distraction-free drawing app with infinite canvas
- configurable brush engine for digital painting
- free alternative to Corel Painter for sketching
- layer-based painting with realistic pigment model
- quick concept art sketching tool
When to choose
- you want a lightweight, focused painting app rather than a full editor like GIMP or Krita
- you rely heavily on graphics tablet pressure sensitivity and customizable brushes
- you need an infinite canvas for freeform sketching
When to avoid
- you need photo editing, text tools, or vector graphics
- you require CMYK print workflows or advanced color management
- you need animation or extensive asset management features
Facets
application · maturity active
graphics image-processing gui graphics media cross-platform desktop-applications windows cross-platform painting drawing digital-art graphics-tablet brushes infinite-canvas open-source-art distraction-free linux macos desktop
2 sources
- readme: https://github.com/mypaint/mypaint · fetched 2026-08-28 · 563bd2f4b760
- homepage: https://mypaint.app · fetched 2026-08-29 · 948cef761683
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| mypaint/mypaint | main | 62 |
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