get_sketchfab_model_preview
Retrieve a Sketchfab model thumbnail using its UID to visually verify the model before downloading it into Blender.
Instructions
Get a preview thumbnail of a Sketchfab model by its UID. Use this to visually confirm a model before downloading.
Parameters:
uid: The unique identifier of the Sketchfab model (obtained from search_sketchfab_models)
Returns the model's thumbnail as an Image for visual confirmation.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| uid | Yes |
Implementation Reference
- src/blender_mcp/server.py:594-624 (handler)Implementation of the 'get_sketchfab_model_preview' tool, which handles the request to the Blender connection and returns the model thumbnail.
@mcp.tool() def get_sketchfab_model_preview( ctx: Context, uid: str ) -> Image: """ Get a preview thumbnail of a Sketchfab model by its UID. Use this to visually confirm a model before downloading. Parameters: - uid: The unique identifier of the Sketchfab model (obtained from search_sketchfab_models) Returns the model's thumbnail as an Image for visual confirmation. """ try: blender = get_blender_connection() logger.info(f"Getting Sketchfab model preview for UID: {uid}") result = blender.send_command("get_sketchfab_model_preview", {"uid": uid}) if result is None: raise Exception("Received no response from Blender") if "error" in result: raise Exception(result["error"]) # Decode base64 image data image_data = base64.b64decode(result["image_data"]) img_format = result.get("format", "jpeg") # Log model info