freecad-mcp

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# FreeCAD MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server

#mcp #claude #freecad

Overview

What is freecad-mcp

freecad-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for FreeCAD that allows users to control FreeCAD from Claude Desktop, enabling seamless integration and automation of design tasks.

How to Use

To use freecad-mcp, install the addon in the FreeCAD Mod directory, restart FreeCAD, and select 'MCP Addon' from the Workbench list. Start the RPC server using the 'Start RPC Server' command in the FreeCAD MCP toolbar.

Key Features

Key features of freecad-mcp include the ability to create and edit documents and objects, execute Python code, delete objects, and insert parts from a library, all through a remote procedure call interface.

Where to Use

freecad-mcp can be used in various fields such as mechanical engineering, product design, and educational environments where CAD software is utilized for modeling and simulation.

Use Cases

Use cases for freecad-mcp include designing mechanical components like flanges and toy cars, as well as creating parts from 2D drawings, making it suitable for both professional and educational projects.

Content

# FreeCAD MCP This repository is a FreeCAD MCP that allows you to control FreeCAD from Claude Desktop. ## Demo ### Design a flange ![demo](./assets/freecad_mcp4.gif) ### Design a toy car ![demo](./assets/make_toycar4.gif) ### Design a part from 2D drawing #### Input 2D drawing ![input](./assets/b9-1.png) #### Demo ![demo](./assets/from_2ddrawing.gif) ## Install addon FreeCAD Addon directory is * Windows: `%APPDATA%\FreeCAD\Mod\` * Mac: `~/Library/Application Support/FreeCAD/Mod/` * Linux: `~/.FreeCAD/Mod/` or `~/snap/freecad/common/Mod/` (if you install FreeCAD from snap) Please put `addon/FreeCADMCP` directory to the addon directory. ```bash git clone https://github.com/neka-nat/freecad-mcp.git cd freecad-mcp cp -r addon/FreeCADMCP ~/.FreeCAD/Mod/ ``` When you install addon, you need to restart FreeCAD. You can select "MCP Addon" from Workbench list and use it. ![workbench_list](./assets/workbench_list.png) And you can start RPC server by "Start RPC Server" command in "FreeCAD MCP" toolbar. ![start_rpc_server](./assets/start_rpc_server.png) ## Setting up Claude Desktop Edit `claude_desktop_config.json` file. For user. ```json { "mcpServers": { "freecad": { "command": "uvx", "args": [ "freecad-mcp" ] } } } ``` For developer. First, you need clone this repository. ```bash git clone https://github.com/neka-nat/freecad-mcp.git ``` ```json { "mcpServers": { "freecad": { "command": "uv", "args": [ "--directory", "/path/to/freecad-mcp/", "run", "freecad-mcp" ] } } } ``` ## Tools * `create_document`: Create a new document in FreeCAD. * `create_object`: Create a new object in FreeCAD. * `edit_object`: Edit an object in FreeCAD. * `delete_object`: Delete an object in FreeCAD. * `execute_code`: Execute arbitrary Python code in FreeCAD. * `insert_part_from_library`: Insert a part from the [parts library](https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-library). * `get_view`: Get a screenshot of the active view. * `get_objects`: Get all objects in a document. * `get_object`: Get an object in a document. * `get_parts_list`: Get the list of parts in the [parts library](https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-library).

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Overview

What is freecad-mcp

How to Use

Key Features

Where to Use

Use Cases

Content

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