External Language Interfaces

External language and library interfaces, including Python^®, Java^®, C, C++, .NET, and Web services

MATLAB^® provides a flexible, two-way integration with other programming languages, allowing you to reuse legacy code. To help you choose a MATLAB feature for your application, see Integrate MATLAB with External Programming Languages and Systems.

Calling Libraries in Other Languages

HTTP Interface
Communicate with Web service from MATLAB using HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
WSDL (Web Services Description Language)
Communicate with Web service from MATLAB using WSDL (Web Services Description Language)

Choosing a MATLAB API for Your Application
Determine which MATLAB API to use based on your coding environment
Calling MATLAB from C++
Write modern C++ programs that work with MATLAB
Calling MATLAB from Java
Write Java programs that work with MATLAB
Calling MATLAB from Python
Write Python programs that work with MATLAB
Calling MATLAB from C
Write C programs that work with MATLAB R2017b and earlier, using mxArray
Calling MATLAB from Fortran
Write Fortran subroutines that work with MATLAB
Calling MATLAB as COM Automation Server
Write COM applications to work with MATLAB