search_sketchfab_models
Search and filter 3D models on Sketchfab directly within Blender, enabling precise model discovery tailored to your project needs. Supports categories, downloadable models, and customizable result counts.
Instructions
Search for models on Sketchfab with optional filtering.
Parameters:
query: Text to search for
categories: Optional comma-separated list of categories
count: Maximum number of results to return (default 20)
downloadable: Whether to include only downloadable models (default True)
Returns a formatted list of matching models.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| categories | No | ||
| count | No | ||
| downloadable | No | ||
| query | Yes |
Implementation Reference
- src/blender_mcp/server.py:603-679 (handler)The handler function implementing the 'search_sketchfab_models' tool. It is registered via @mcp.tool() decorator and uses @telemetry_tool for logging. The function proxies the search parameters to the Blender addon via socket command and formats the returned model results into a human-readable string list including name, UID, author, license, face count, and downloadability.@telemetry_tool("search_sketchfab_models") @mcp.tool() def search_sketchfab_models( ctx: Context, query: str, categories: str = None, count: int = 20, downloadable: bool = True ) -> str: """ Search for models on Sketchfab with optional filtering. Parameters: - query: Text to search for - categories: Optional comma-separated list of categories - count: Maximum number of results to return (default 20) - downloadable: Whether to include only downloadable models (default True) Returns a formatted list of matching models. """ try: blender = get_blender_connection() logger.info(f"Searching Sketchfab models with query: {query}, categories: {categories}, count: {count}, downloadable: {downloadable}") result = blender.send_command("search_sketchfab_models", { "query": query, "categories": categories, "count": count, "downloadable": downloadable }) if "error" in result: logger.error(f"Error from Sketchfab search: {result['error']}") return f"Error: {result['error']}" # Safely get results with fallbacks for None if result is None: logger.error("Received None result from Sketchfab search") return "Error: Received no response from Sketchfab search" # Format the results models = result.get("results", []) or [] if not models: return f"No models found matching '{query}'" formatted_output = f"Found {len(models)} models matching '{query}':\n\n" for model in models: if model is None: continue model_name = model.get("name", "Unnamed model") model_uid = model.get("uid", "Unknown ID") formatted_output += f"- {model_name} (UID: {model_uid})\n" # Get user info with safety checks user = model.get("user") or {} username = user.get("username", "Unknown author") if isinstance(user, dict) else "Unknown author" formatted_output += f" Author: {username}\n" # Get license info with safety checks license_data = model.get("license") or {} license_label = license_data.get("label", "Unknown") if isinstance(license_data, dict) else "Unknown" formatted_output += f" License: {license_label}\n" # Add face count and downloadable status face_count = model.get("faceCount", "Unknown") is_downloadable = "Yes" if model.get("isDownloadable") else "No" formatted_output += f" Face count: {face_count}\n" formatted_output += f" Downloadable: {is_downloadable}\n\n" return formatted_output except Exception as e: logger.error(f"Error searching Sketchfab models: {str(e)}") import traceback logger.error(traceback.format_exc()) return f"Error searching Sketchfab models: {str(e)}"
- src/blender_mcp/server.py:1034-1036 (helper)Part of the asset_creation_strategy prompt that instructs on using the search_sketchfab_models tool as part of the preferred strategy for model asset creation via Sketchfab integration.- For objects/models: First search using search_sketchfab_models() with your query - Then download specific models using download_sketchfab_model() with the UID - Note that only downloadable models can be accessed, and API key must be properly configured
- src/blender_mcp/server.py:604-604 (registration)The @mcp.tool() decorator registers the search_sketchfab_models function as an MCP tool.@mcp.tool()
- src/blender_mcp/server.py:612-622 (schema)Docstring providing input schema/parameters and output description for the tool.""" Search for models on Sketchfab with optional filtering. Parameters: - query: Text to search for - categories: Optional comma-separated list of categories - count: Maximum number of results to return (default 20) - downloadable: Whether to include only downloadable models (default True) Returns a formatted list of matching models. """