torust

Torust is an open-source software project and data framework designed to support the study and engineering of toroidal structures in mathematics, physics, and computer graphics. It provides a modular toolkit for modeling torus-like geometries, performing parameterization and mesh generation, and conducting basic topological analyses. The project name combines torus and Rust, reflecting its emphasis on performance, safety, and a Rust-based codebase.

Torust began as a community-driven effort in 2021, with contributions from researchers, educators, and hobbyists. It is released under a permissive open-source license and maintains a public repository with an issue tracker, tests, and documentation. The project has evolved from core geometry utilities toward an integrated platform that includes data interchange formats, visualization pipelines, and language bindings.

Its architecture separates core mathematics from rendering and data I/O. The core provides a data model for toroidal manifolds, algorithms for torus tessellation and parameterization, and tools for topology-oriented analysis. A visualization module supports interactive exploration, including rotation, slicing, and metric overlays such as genus and Euler characteristic. The project also offers bindings for multiple languages and a lightweight API for scripting and remote access.

Torust is used by researchers studying toroidal geometries, by physics simulations on curved spaces, and by educators creating interactive demonstrations. Its emphasis on reproducibility is reflected in example notebooks, sample datasets, and standardized workflows intended to be portable across platforms and hardware.

Governance is community-driven, with maintainers elected by contributors and a code of conduct guiding collaboration. The project maintains an active discussion channel and welcomes new participants. In its ecosystem, Torust is viewed as a pragmatic, Rust-oriented toolkit that provides essential toroidal geometry utilities without unnecessary complexity.