System Requirements
Yeti runs on 64-bit Windows and Linux. Each build follows the VFX Reference Platform for its Maya release.
Operating Systems
Yeti 5.3 supports Maya 2026 and Maya 2027 on Windows and Linux. It supports the same operating system versions as the Maya release it's built for, so see Autodesk's Maya system requirements for details.
| OS | Supported |
|---|---|
| Windows | Yes |
| Linux | Yes |
Maya and VFX Reference Platform Requirements
Each Maya release follows a specific VFX Reference Platform year, which sets the operating system, compiler and library versions to use for compatibility.
We highlight anything where Yeti differs from the VFX Reference Platform.
| Maya Release | VFX Reference Platform | Platform and Compiler Specifics |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | CY2026 | Linux: GCC 14.2 Windows: Visual Studio 2022 C++: 17 |
| 2026 | CY2025 | Linux: GCC 11.2.1 Windows: Visual Studio 2022 |
Linux, GCC and Toolsets
Some Linux releases ship with older versions of GCC, so make sure you're using at least GCC 11.2.1 for Maya 2026 or GCC 14.2 for Maya 2027. Earlier versions can cause missing symbols or undefined behaviour.
You can install the required version with these toolsets:
- GCC 11.2.1: Devtoolset 11 (GCC Toolset 11).
- GCC 14.2: GCC Toolset 14.