MindAR
What it is
MindAR is a free, open-source web augmented reality library for image tracking and face tracking. Its examples start a device camera, detect an image target or face, and display augmented objects. The library integrates with A-Frame and Three.js through separate image-tracking and face-tracking builds. It can run in a plain static HTML file and be added with an HTML script or npm. A browser-based tool compiles image targets. The project says WebGL and web workers are used for performance, and static HTML examples can be hosted anywhere. Camera access is required for examples, with a webcam needed for desktop testing. Three.js integration requires Three.js v137 or later and treats Three.js as an external dependency. MindAR is released under the MIT License. MindAR Studio is described as a free drag-and-drop face-tracking tool that exports static webpages for self-hosting. Location or fiducial-marker tracking is outside its stated scope; the project points users to AR.js for that.
For and against
For
- Free open-source library under MIT License
- Supports image and face tracking
- Runs in plain static HTML
- Integrates with A-Frame and Three.js
- Includes browser image-target compiler
Against
- Examples require camera access
- Desktop testing needs a webcam
- Three.js integration requires v137 or later
- No location or fiducial-marker tracking
The verdict
MindAR provides a free route to image- and face-tracking WebAR with static-page hosting. Its requirements and tracking scope are clearly defined, including the external Three.js dependency and camera needs.
Who it suits
MindAR suits developers building browser-based AR with image or face tracking and static HTML publishing. It is also relevant to users who want A-Frame or Three.js integration and can provide camera access.
Plans and prices
MindAR
Open-source web AR library · image and face tracking
Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Browser compiler
- The project provides a browser-based tool to compile image targets.github.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Camera access
- The project README says examples require camera access and a webcam for desktop testing.github.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Face tracking
- The face tracking quick start demonstrates a virtual try-on app that starts the device camera, detects a face, and displays augmented objects.hiukim.github.io · read 2 Oct 2026
- Hosting
- The project README says its static HTML example can be hosted anywhere.github.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Image tracking
- The image tracking quick start builds a webpage that starts the device camera, detects an image target, and displays an augmented object on it.hiukim.github.io · read 2 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository is released under the MIT License.github.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Notable scope limit
- The README directs users seeking location or fiducial-marker tracking to AR.js.github.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Performance
- The project README says MindAR uses WebGL and web workers for performance.github.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Related services
- The README describes MindAR Studio as a free drag-and-drop tool for building face-tracking AR and exporting static webpages for self-hosting.github.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Rendering
- The library supports integration with A-Frame and Three.js, with separate builds for image tracking and face tracking.hiukim.github.io · read 2 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- The Three.js integration requires Three.js v137 or later, and the library treats Three.js as an external dependency.hiukim.github.io · read 2 Oct 2026
- Setup
- MindAR can run in a plain static HTML file and can be installed through an HTML script or npm.hiukim.github.io · read 2 Oct 2026
- Support and maintenance
- The README says the library is maintained by an individual developer and invites contributions, with funding intended to support ongoing development and timely issue responses.github.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- What it does
- MindAR is an open-source web augmented reality library for image tracking and face tracking.hiukim.github.io · read 2 Oct 2026
