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Pts.py – Visual thinking in code

Pts.py – Visual thinking in code

by metaphorical·Mar 18, 2026·2 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

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Python port of Pts.js with visual composability as the core hypothesis.

Strengths
  • •Minimal API design — starting point is literally 4 lines of code
  • •Human-centric philosophy stands out in AI-obsessed creative coding landscape
  • •Builds on 8 years of Pts.js learnings with Python ecosystem access
Weaknesses
  • •Experimental status after years suggests limited production adoption
  • •Creative coding space crowded with Processing, p5.js, Manim alternatives
Target Audience

Creative coders, generative artists, Python developers

Similar To

p5.js · Processing · Manim

Post Description

An experimental python library I've been working on and off as a side project for years (mostly procrastinating). It's a follow-up of Pts.js, with the intent to explore more on visual composability. I would love your feedback :)

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