MCA Editor¶
A better Maya script editor — built for artists and technical directors who want more from their scripting workflow.
MCA Editor replaces Maya's built-in Script Editor with a modern, full-featured code editor that lives inside Maya. Write scripts faster, manage projects, and extend the editor with plugins.
Features¶
- Dual Mode — Quick script execution or full project mode with file trees and multi-tab editing
- AI Integration — Orange Slice, a built-in AI assistant that understands your scene and code
- Plugin Architecture — Extend the editor with Python plugins using a clean, documented API
- Integrated Terminal — Run shell commands without leaving Maya
- Syntax Highlighting — Python and MEL with automatic language detection
- Code Completion — Context-aware suggestions as you type
- Find & Replace — Search across files in your project
- Output Panel — Execution results, logging, and error display with full stack traces
- Keyboard-Driven — Comprehensive shortcuts for everything
Quick Start¶
- Download
mcaEditor.pyfor your Maya version - Drop it into
~/Documents/maya/<version>/plug-ins/ - Open Maya's Plug-in Manager and load
mcaEditor.py - Click the Script Editor button — MCA Editor opens instead
See the Installation Guide for detailed instructions.
Supported Maya Versions¶
| Maya Version | Python | Qt |
|---|---|---|
| Maya 2024 | Python 3.10 | PySide2 (Qt5) |
| Maya 2025 | Python 3.11 | PySide6 (Qt6) |
| Maya 2026 | Python 3.11 | PySide6 (Qt6) |
Built By¶
MCA Editor is built by Nathan Comes.
Licensed software — see the license terms included with the plugin.