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Building with Native and OpenXR

Recognizing those who prefer to build their engine from the ground up, we have many resources to ensure your understanding of our technology, and help drive your engine to become a powerful tool for VR development.

Essentials

Overview
Get started with Native and OpenXR development.
Support Meta VR Glasses
Review app compatibility guidance for Meta VR Glasses.
Set up your environment
Learn the setup essentials to develop with Native and OpenXR.
OpenXR support for Meta VR
The OpenXR Mobile SDK includes essential resources to use the OpenXR API for native development of VR apps.
Enhancing your development journey with AI
Accelerate your development for Meta VR with AI-assisted tools that help you write code, debug issues on-device, and navigate SDK documentation — all without leaving your editor.

Samples

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Explore native development tools and SDKs for building with Meta VR.
Meta OpenXR SDK
API resources for native development across supported Meta VR devices, providing low-level access to rendering, input, and system resources through the OpenXR standard.
Orchestrator
A Python service providing building blocks for predictable, performant, and reliable agentic pipelines for XR development workflows.
DEVELOPER TOOLS

Meta Quest Developer Hub

Streamline your MR development workflow with this desktop companion app, featuring device management, performance analysis, and more.