EyeTrax

EyeTrax is a Python library that provides webcam-based eye tracking. Extract facial features, train a model and predict gaze with an easy‑to‑use interface.

Features

• Real‑time gaze estimation
• Multiple calibration workflows
• Optional filtering (Kalman / KDE)
• Model persistence – save / load a trained GazeEstimator
• Virtual-camera overlay that integrates with streaming software (e.g., OBS) via the bundled eyetrax-virtualcam CLI

Installation

From PyPI

pip install eyetrax

From source

git clone https://github.com/ck-zhang/eyetrax && cd eyetrax

# editable install — pick one
python -m pip install -e .
pip install uv && uv sync

Demo

The EyeTrax package provides two command‑line entry points

Command	Purpose
eyetrax-demo	Run an on‑screen gaze overlay demo
eyetrax-virtualcam	Stream the overlay to a virtual webcam

Options

Flag	Values	Default	Description
--filter	kalman, kde, none	none	Smoothing filter
--camera	int	0	Physical webcam index
--calibration	9p, 5p, lissajous	9p	Calibration routine
--background (demo only)	path	—	Background image
--confidence (KDE only)	0–1	0.5	Contour probability

Quick Examples

eyetrax-demo --filter kalman

eyetrax-virtualcam --filter kde --calibration 5p

Virtual camera demo

OBS_demo.mp4

Library Usage

from eyetrax import GazeEstimator, run_9_point_calibration
import cv2

# Create estimator and calibrate
estimator = GazeEstimator()
run_9_point_calibration(estimator)

# Save model
estimator.save_model("gaze_model.pkl")

# Load model
estimator = GazeEstimator()
estimator.load_model("gaze_model.pkl")

cap = cv2.VideoCapture(0)

while True:
    # Extract features from frame
    ret, frame = cap.read()
    features, blink = estimator.extract_features(frame)

    # Predict screen coordinates
    if features is not None and not blink:
        x, y = estimator.predict([features])[0]
        print(f"Gaze: ({x:.0f}, {y:.0f})")

More

If you find EyeTrax useful, consider starring the repo or contributing. If you use it in your research, please cite it. The project is available under the MIT license.