A native Java binding for the Live2D Cubism SDK, enabling seamless integration of Live2D models in Java applications.

For detailed documentation, please visit our Wiki.

• Decoupled Distribution: Java logic and native binaries are separated for flexibility. Native JARs are fully self-contained.
• Cross-Platform Support: OpenGL path works on existing supported desktop targets.
• Dual Backend: Runtime switching via CubismFramework.makeGL() / CubismFramework.makeVulkan(...).
• Vulkan Scope: Vulkan backend is supported on linux-x64 and windows-x64 only.
• Simple and Intuitive API: Easy-to-use interfaces for model loading, rendering, and interaction.
• JNI Integration: Leverages Java Native Interface (JNI) for high-performance native code execution.

• Model Loading: Support for .moc3, physics, and pose loading.
• Expression System: Load and switch model expressions.
• Motion System: Playback with priority control and callbacks.
• Parameter Control: Manually set or get model parameter values.
• Interaction: Dragging support and hit detection.
• Rendering: OpenGL and Vulkan rendering paths.

JNI (Java Native Interface) is a programming framework that enables Java code to interact with native applications and libraries written in languages like C or C++. In this project:

• JNI bridges the Java API (in the binding/ directory) with the native C++ implementation of the Live2D Cubism SDK (in the native/ directory).
• The native components are built using CMake and compiled into platform-specific shared libraries, which are bundled into JAR files for easy distribution.

For more details on JNI, refer to the official Oracle JNI documentation.

Here's a simple example to get you up and running:

import dev.eatgrapes.live2d.CubismFramework;
import dev.eatgrapes.live2d.CubismUserModel;

// 1. Initialize the Framework
CubismFramework.startUp();
CubismFramework.makeGL(); // or CubismFramework.makeVulkan(...)
CubismFramework.initialize();

// 2. Load Model & Components
CubismUserModel model = new CubismUserModel();
model.loadModel(moc3Bytes);     // Load model data
model.loadPose(poseBytes);      // Load pose data
model.loadPhysics(physicsBytes); // Load physics data

// 3. Setup Renderer
model.createRenderer();
model.registerTexture(0, openGLTextureId); // OpenGL texture
// Vulkan: model.registerTextureVulkan(index, width, height, rgbaPixels);

// 4. Handle Interactions & Motions
model.setDragging(nx, ny); // Enable eye tracking or dragging
model.startMotion(motionBytes, priority, loop, name -> {
    System.out.println("Motion finished!"); // Callback on completion
});

// 5. Update & Draw (in your main render loop)
model.update(deltaTime); // Update model state
model.draw(mvpMatrix);   // Render the model

For Vulkan, update render target each frame before draw:

model.setVulkanRenderTarget(vkImage, vkImageView, vkFormat, width, height);

• binding/: Contains the Java API definitions and module configurations.
• native/: Houses the JNI C++ implementation, along with CMake build scripts for native compilation.
• scripts/: Python scripts for automating builds across all supported platforms.
• example/: LWJGL 3 demos for OpenGL (Main) and Vulkan (VulkanMain).

• Python 3.x
• CMake 3.10+
• A C++14-compatible compiler (e.g., GCC, Clang, or MSVC)
• JDK 9 or higher
• Vulkan shader compiler (glslangValidator or glslc) when building shader resources

Run the following in the project root:

python3 scripts/build.py

This will generate artifacts in the out/ directory:

• live2d-shared.jar: The core Java API.
• live2d-native-[platform].jar: Platform-specific native libraries (e.g., live2d-native-windows-x64.jar).

OpenGL and Vulkan are bundled into the same shared/native dependencies. No extra Vulkan-only JAR is required.

We welcome Pull Requests (PRs)! Whether it's implementing additional SDK features, enhancing platform support, or fixing bugs, your help is appreciated. Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch.
3. Commit your changes.
4. Open a PR with a clear description.

• Binding Code: Licensed under the MIT License.
• Live2D Cubism SDK: Usage is subject to the Live2D Open Software License Agreement. You must review and agree to their terms before using the native components.