> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://thekeymachine.gitbook.io/base/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://thekeymachine.gitbook.io/base/getting-started/whats-thekeymachine.md).

# What's TheKeyMachine?

An open source animation toolset for Maya Animators

TheKeyMachine (TKM) is an open source set of tools designed for Maya animators. These tools are crafted to accelerate and facilitate many of the tasks animators undertake on a daily basis.\
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TheKeyMachine is under GPL 3.0 License\
For more details on the GPL v3 license, please visit: <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html>

TheKeyMachine allows for[ personal](/base/getting-started/how-to-install-it.md) and [studio installations](/base/getting-started/how-to-install-it/studio-install.md).

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Since version 0.1.20, TheKeyMachine has been free and does not require a license to operate. It can also be used on offline machines
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The currently supported Maya versions are:

* Maya 2022 / 2023 / 2024  / 2025 - Windows / Linux  / MacOS\*

(\*) macOS officially unsupported. macOS users please check compatibility and [installation process](/base/getting-started/how-to-install-it/macos-install.md)
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