Rigby2D 0.2.4

Rigby2D 0.2.4: interactive tutorials for beginners.

What's new

• Interactive tutorials (Help ▸ Tutorials): four hands-on lessons for beginners: getting started, your first character with AutoRig, bones and images by hand, and your first animation. A ring points at the control to use, and the lesson moves on by itself as you go. A practice character is included, and the editor offers the tour on first start.
• Reliable lessons: every control a lesson uses has a fixed hook, the coach panel never covers what it points at, and an automated arena plays every lesson with real input to check each step.
• Tree keeps its scroll position when the project changes, instead of jumping back to the top.
• AutoRig: a hand or forearm whose layer name has no side now follows its own arm, even across the body.
• Fix: a very quick tap in the viewport could raise an error.

Everything from 0.2.3 is included: no lag while playing, smooth floating windows, the script editor fixes, and all of 0.2.2 (AutoRig, retargeting, Python scripting, the 34-tool MCP server and faster renders).

Downloads

File	What it is
Rigby2D_0.2.4_x64_en-US.msi	Editor, Windows Installer package
Rigby2D_0.2.4_x64-setup.exe	Editor, setup program
Rigby2D_0.2.4_x64_portable.exe	Editor, portable: runs without installing
Rigby2D_x64_portable.exe	The same portable editor under a fixed name (the README's Download (portable) link)
rigby2d-godot-addon-0.2.4-windows-x64.zip	Godot runtime: extract into your Godot project (addons/rigby2d)
rigby2d-godot-demo-0.2.4-windows-x64.zip	Godot runtime: demo project with Rigbytron

The editor needs WebView2, which is included in Windows 10 and 11. The Godot runtime (unchanged since 0.2.0) needs Godot 4.3 or newer; the prebuilt library is for Windows x64 (on Linux and macOS, build it from source). Godot guide

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The same list is attached as SHA256SUMS.txt. Verify in PowerShell:

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License

Source code: MIT OR Apache-2.0. The editor includes Pyodide (MPL-2.0) and CPython (PSF License) for Python scripting, see THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md. The Godot library includes godot-rust (MPL-2.0, see THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md in the addon). The Rigby2D, Hoverlabs and Rigbytron names, logos and artwork are trademarks of Hoverlabs; see TRADEMARKS.md.

Rigby2D 0.2.3

Rigby2D 0.2.3: a smoother editor, working script tabs and every button checked.

Fixes and improvements

• No lag while playing: playback no longer rebuilds the side panels every frame. The tree and toolbar update only when something changes, and the time readout and inspector refresh a few times a second. The editor stays responsive while animations play.
• Smooth floating windows: the Script editor and Log windows drag smoothly. They move on the GPU while dragging instead of being repainted on every mouse move.
• Script editor: ＋ New script now adds a script to the list straight away. Unsaved scripts and edits are kept while you switch between scripts (marked •), and nothing is stored until Save to library.
• Script editor: API reference is built in and works offline and in the desktop app, where the old web link did nothing.
• Log window: new entries are added without rebuilding the list, and expanded tracebacks stay open.
• Every menu item, panel button, dropdown and dialog button was checked for errors.

Everything from 0.2.2 is included: AutoRig, animation retargeting, Python scripting, the 34-tool MCP server, AAC audio in MP4, merged renders and faster rendering.

Downloads

File	What it is
Rigby2D_0.2.3_x64_en-US.msi	Editor, Windows Installer package
Rigby2D_0.2.3_x64-setup.exe	Editor, setup program
Rigby2D_0.2.3_x64_portable.exe	Editor, portable: runs without installing
Rigby2D_x64_portable.exe	The same portable editor under a fixed name (the README's Download (portable) link)
rigby2d-godot-addon-0.2.3-windows-x64.zip	Godot runtime: extract into your Godot project (addons/rigby2d)
rigby2d-godot-demo-0.2.3-windows-x64.zip	Godot runtime: demo project with Rigbytron

The editor needs WebView2, which is included in Windows 10 and 11. The Godot runtime (unchanged since 0.2.0) needs Godot 4.3 or newer; the prebuilt library is for Windows x64 (on Linux and macOS, build it from source). Godot guide

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SHA-256 checksums

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The same list is attached as SHA256SUMS.txt. Verify in PowerShell:

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License

Source code: MIT OR Apache-2.0. The editor includes Pyodide (MPL-2.0) and CPython (PSF License) for Python scripting, see THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md. The Godot library includes godot-rust (MPL-2.0, see THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md in the addon). The Rigby2D, Hoverlabs and Rigbytron names, logos and artwork are trademarks of Hoverlabs; see TRADEMARKS.md.

Rigby2D 0.2.2

Rigby2D 0.2.2: AutoRig, animation retargeting, Python scripting, a much bigger MCP server and faster renders.

Highlights

• Rigby AutoRig: import a layered PSD and get an editable rig in one step. Body parts are identified from layer names (or positions), joints are placed where parts meet, bending parts become weighted meshes (a single arm layer gets an elbow), and arms and legs get IK. File ▸ AutoRig artwork… · Guide
• Animation retargeting: reuse an animation on other characters. Bones are matched automatically by name or body part, movement is scaled to each character's size, and different rest poses can be compensated. File ▸ Retarget animations from another character…
• Python scripting and custom tools: write Python scripts against the open project and add your own tools to the new Scripts menu. Python 3 is built in (works offline); each run is one undo step and failures roll back. · Guide
• Log window: View ▸ Log (or the Log button in the status bar) collects messages, warnings and errors with tracebacks.
• MCP server: 34 tools (was 13): film output, poses and face controls, audio and lip-sync, renames, AutoRig, retargeting and run_script for Python. · Guide
• Renders: MP4 audio is now AAC (plays everywhere); Merge into one video renders several animations into a single WebM or MP4; MP4 renders are about 2× faster and PNG sequences about 7× faster.
• Camera: framing can follow a camera bone (Film workspace).
• Fix: automatic mesh weights now pick the nearest bone for vertices far from every bone.

Downloads

File	What it is
Rigby2D_0.2.2_x64_en-US.msi	Editor, Windows Installer package
Rigby2D_0.2.2_x64-setup.exe	Editor, setup program
Rigby2D_0.2.2_x64_portable.exe	Editor, portable: runs without installing
Rigby2D_x64_portable.exe	The same portable editor under a fixed name (the README's Download (portable) link)
rigby2d-godot-addon-0.2.2-windows-x64.zip	Godot runtime: extract into your Godot project (addons/rigby2d)
rigby2d-godot-demo-0.2.2-windows-x64.zip	Godot runtime: demo project with Rigbytron

The editor needs WebView2, which is included in Windows 10 and 11. The Godot runtime (unchanged since 0.2.0) needs Godot 4.3 or newer; the prebuilt library is for Windows x64 (on Linux and macOS, build it from source). Godot guide

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The same list is attached as SHA256SUMS.txt. Verify in PowerShell:

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License

Source code: MIT OR Apache-2.0. The editor includes Pyodide (MPL-2.0) and CPython (PSF License) for Python scripting, see THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md. The Godot library includes godot-rust (MPL-2.0, see THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md in the addon). The Rigby2D, Hoverlabs and Rigbytron names, logos and artwork are trademarks of Hoverlabs; see TRADEMARKS.md.

Rigby2D 0.2.1

Rigby2D 0.2.1: film workspace, rendering, audio and cameras.

Highlights

• Workspaces: a Game | Film switch. The Film workspace adds the tools below; the Game workspace and skeleton exports are unchanged.
• Output settings: frame rate (including 23.976 and 29.97), resolution presets, background and framing.
• Offline renderer: PNG sequences, WebM (VP9, with transparency) and MP4 (H.264), with batch rendering of animations × skins.
• Pose library and face controls: save and blend poses; sliders for brows, eyes and mouth.
• Audio tracks and lip-sync: import audio, play it with the timeline, key a mouth control from loudness. Audio is mixed into WebM and MP4 renders (Opus) and written as a WAV.
• Camera: a camera bone frames the shot; key its position to pan and its scale to zoom.

Film guide

Downloads

File	What it is
Rigby2D_0.2.1_x64_en-US.msi	Editor, Windows Installer package
Rigby2D_0.2.1_x64-setup.exe	Editor, setup program
Rigby2D_0.2.1_x64_portable.exe	Editor, portable: runs without installing
rigby2d-godot-addon-0.2.1-windows-x64.zip	Godot runtime: extract into your Godot project (addons/rigby2d)
rigby2d-godot-demo-0.2.1-windows-x64.zip	Godot runtime: demo project with Rigbytron

The editor needs WebView2, which is included in Windows 10 and 11. The Godot runtime (unchanged since 0.2.0) needs Godot 4.3 or newer; the prebuilt library is for Windows x64 (on Linux and macOS, build it from source). Godot guide

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SHA-256 checksums

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The same list is attached as SHA256SUMS.txt. Verify in PowerShell:

Get-FileHash .\Rigby2D_0.2.1_x64_portable.exe -Algorithm SHA256

License

Source code: MIT OR Apache-2.0. The Godot library includes godot-rust (MPL-2.0, see THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md in the addon). The Rigby2D, Hoverlabs and Rigbytron names, logos and artwork are trademarks of Hoverlabs; see TRADEMARKS.md.

Rigby2D 0.2.0

Rigby2D 0.2.0: open-source 2D skeletal animation for games, films and interactive experiences.

Highlights

• Godot runtime (preview): the RigbySkeleton2D node for Godot 4.3+, powered by a new Rust port of the runtime (3 to 4× faster than the JavaScript runtime, matching it frame by frame). Playback with tracks, crossfades and queues, skins, bone queries, event signals and every animation feature. Godot guide
• MCP server: AI assistants such as Claude can inspect, validate, sample, edit and convert projects. Guide
• Rigbytron, the Rigby2D mascot, opens as a demo project and stars in the new splash screen.
• Portable editor: a single .exe that runs without installing.

Downloads

File	What it is
Rigby2D_0.2.0_x64_en-US.msi	Editor, Windows Installer package
Rigby2D_0.2.0_x64-setup.exe	Editor, setup program
Rigby2D_0.2.0_x64_portable.exe	Editor, portable: runs without installing
rigby2d-godot-addon-0.2.0-windows-x64.zip	Godot runtime: extract into your Godot project (addons/rigby2d)
rigby2d-godot-demo-0.2.0-windows-x64.zip	Godot runtime: demo project with Rigbytron

The editor needs WebView2, which is included in Windows 10 and 11. The Godot runtime needs Godot 4.3 or newer; the prebuilt library is for Windows x64 (on Linux and macOS, build it from source).

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License

Source code: MIT OR Apache-2.0. The Godot library includes godot-rust (MPL-2.0, see THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md in the addon). The Rigby2D, Hoverlabs and Rigbytron names, logos and artwork are trademarks of Hoverlabs; see TRADEMARKS.md.

Rigby2D 0.1.0

First release of Rigby2D, the open-source 2D skeletal animation editor by Hoverlabs.

Highlights

• Rigging: bones, image and mesh attachments, weights, linked meshes, image sequences, bounding box, clipping and path shapes
• Constraints: IK, transform, path, physics and slider, with keyable settings
• Skins, events, dopesheet and graph editor, undo/redo
• Reads and writes skeleton .json (3.8, 4.2, 4.3) and binary .skel (4.3) with .atlas texture atlases
• .rigby work files, WebGL viewport, dependency-free JavaScript runtime and WebGL renderer
• Opens with Rigbytron, the Rigby2D mascot, as a demo project; splash screen animated in Rigby2D

Downloads (Windows x64)

File	Type
Rigby2D_0.1.0_x64_en-US.msi	Windows Installer package
Rigby2D_0.1.0_x64-setup.exe	Setup program (NSIS)

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License

Source code: MIT OR Apache-2.0. The Rigby2D, Hoverlabs and Rigbytron names, logos and artwork are
trademarks of Hoverlabs; see TRADEMARKS.md.