Momentum provides foundational algorithms for human kinematic motion and numerical optimization solvers to apply human motion in various applications.
Pre-built binaries are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux:
# Python (PyPI) - uv preferred over pip
uv add pymomentum-cpu # CPU version
uv add pymomentum-gpu # GPU version with CUDA
pip install pymomentum-cpu # Alternative: using pip
pip install pymomentum-gpu
# Python (Conda/Pixi)
pixi add pymomentum # Auto-detects GPU/CPU
conda install -c conda-forge pymomentum
# C++ (Conda/Pixi only)
pixi add momentum-cpp
conda install -c conda-forge momentum-cppπ¦ Browse packages: PyPI β’ conda-forge β’ prefix.dev
# Install and run
pip install pymomentum-cpu
python -c "import pymomentum.geometry as geom; print(dir(geom))"git clone https://github.com/facebookresearch/momentum
cd momentum
pixi run build # Builds C++ library and Python bindings
pixi run test # Runs tests
pixi run hello_world # Runs exampleFor detailed instructions, see the comprehensive guides on our website:
- π Python Getting Started - Installation, building from source, troubleshooting
- π C++ Getting Started - Full build instructions, FBX support, examples
Visit our documentation website for comprehensive guides, examples, and API references:
- π Python API Reference - Complete Python API documentation
- βοΈ C++ API Reference - Complete C++ API documentation
Check our contributing guide to learn about how to contribute to the project.
Momentum is licensed under the MIT License. A copy of the license can be found here.


