The NDK does not allow external node tree access, so is not suitable for scripting style functionality (although it is able to separately call such). Users of the NDK benefit from a range of convenience functionality, and an API tailored directly for Nuke.

It lets Nuke developers build everything from image process operators to Deep ops and custom op types. 14.0/pythondevguide/_autosummary/nuke.html Nuke Developer Kit (NDK C++ API) 14.0/HieroPythonDevGuide/ Reference Guide Python users also benefit from a vast range of pre-built modules, including tools for XML reading, database access, and more. It fosters rapid development, giving Nuke developers dynamic control over everything from quickly altering the contents of multiple node control panels to easily integrating external asset management tools. Nuke's Python scripting engine mainly focuses on interface and higher level node manipulation.

See for the developer guides available for download. Nuke's open, flexible architecture gives developers immense freedom to integrate with their pipeline and create custom tools.

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