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# FreeCAD MCP
This repository is a FreeCAD MCP that allows you to control FreeCAD from Claude Desktop.
## Demo
### Design a flange

### Design a toy car

### Design a part from 2D drawing
#### Input 2D drawing

#### Demo

This is the conversation history.
https://claude.ai/share/7b48fd60-68ba-46fb-bb21-2fbb17399b48
## Install addon
FreeCAD Addon directory is
* Windows: `%APPDATA%\FreeCAD\Mod\`
* Mac: `~/Library/Application\ Support/FreeCAD/Mod/`
* Linux:
* Ubuntu: `~/.FreeCAD/Mod/` or `~/snap/freecad/common/Mod/` (if you install FreeCAD from snap)
* Debian: `~/.local/share/FreeCAD/Mod`
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.

And you can start RPC server by "Start RPC Server" command in "FreeCAD MCP" toolbar.

## Setting up Claude Desktop
Pre-installation of the [uvx](https://docs.astral.sh/uv/guides/tools/) is required.
And you need to edit Claude Desktop config file, `claude_desktop_config.json`.
For user.
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"freecad": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"freecad-mcp"
]
}
}
}
```
If you want to save token, you can set `only_text_feedback` to `true` and use only text feedback.
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"freecad": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"freecad-mcp",
"--only-text-feedback"
]
}
}
}
```
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).
## Contributors
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TDQS
Scored across 10 tools
Each tool targets a distinct purpose: document creation, object CRUD, viewing, code execution, and parts library operations. The only potential overlap is between create_object and edit_object, but they clearly separate creation from modification.
All tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern in snake_case (create_document, get_objects, insert_part_from_library). The style is uniform and readable throughout.
With 10 tools, the server covers the core FreeCAD workflows (document, object, view, parts library, code execution) without unnecessary bloat. The count feels right for the scope.
The toolset provides solid coverage for creating, reading, updating, and deleting objects, plus viewing and parts library access. Missing features like save/export are likely handled via execute_code, but there are a few minor gaps in document-level lifecycle management.