# mypaint/mypaint

MyPaint is a simple drawing and painting program that works well with Wacom-style graphics tablets.

Repository: https://github.com/mypaint/mypaint
Canonical: https://ross.abutalabs.com/products/mypaint
Homepage: https://mypaint.app
Language: Python
License: GPL-2.0
License Family: copyleft
Topics: painting, drawing, art, mypaint, python, libmypaint, graphics-tablet, brushes, distraction-free, infinite-scroll, creative
Last push: 2026-06-16T09:10:40+00:00

## Health v2 (maintenance only)
Score: 62/100 (v2, computed 2026-09-02T17:46:02.011165+00:00)
- activity 87, release rhythm 8, longevity 100
- inputs: {"age_days": 4466, "days_push": 78, "days_rel": null, "gap_med": null, "n_releases_24m": 0}
- flags: none
- formula: round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10)

## Adoption (not part of the score)
Stars 2963, forks 449 (observed 2026-08-28T04:07:32.401593+00:00)

## What it is
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
- artifact type: application
- maturity: active
- function: graphics, image-processing, gui
- domain: graphics, media, cross-platform, desktop-applications
- platform: windows, cross-platform
- tags: painting, drawing, digital-art, graphics-tablet, brushes, infinite-canvas, open-source-art, distraction-free, linux, macos, desktop

## Member repositories
- mypaint/mypaint (main) score 62

## Provenance
- Observed fields: from GitHub, fetched 2026-08-28T04:07:32.401593+00:00.
- Health v2: computed from the inputs above; adoption is never an input.
- Inferred fields (summary, facets, guidance): AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, on 2026-08-30T07:32:07.955081+00:00, confidence not recorded.
  - readme: https://github.com/mypaint/mypaint (fetched 2026-08-28T04:07:32.401593+00:00, sha 563bd2f4b760)
  - homepage: https://mypaint.app (fetched 2026-08-29T09:47:21.075029+00:00, sha 948cef761683)
- Data as of 2026-08-30T08:39:29.467469+00:00.