pip install -e .
conda install -c cadquery cadquery   # see docs/INSTALL.md for the pip route
python -c "
from mcp.server.fastmcp import FastMCP
from solidworks_mcp.solidworks_bridge import SolidWorksBridge
from solidworks_mcp.tools.analysis import register
import json
mcp = FastMCP('demo'); register(mcp, SolidWorksBridge())
fn = mcp._tool_manager._tools['analyze_step_standalone'].fn
print(json.dumps(fn(file_path='tests/fixtures/sample_part.step'), indent=2))
"

{
  "file_size_kb": 33.48,
  "volume_mm3": 11773.81,
  "surface_area_mm2": 12564.6,
  "bounding_box": {
    "dimensions_mm": [100.0, 60.0, 2.0]
  },
  "center_of_mass_mm": { "x": 0.0, "y": 0.0, "z": 1.0 },
  "face_count": 10,
  "face_types": { "PLANE": 6, "CYLINDER": 4 },
  "estimated_thickness_mm": 2.0,
  "is_likely_sheet_metal": true
}

REM 1. Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/tmkaio/solidworks-mcp.git
cd solidworks-mcp

REM 2. Create a virtual environment
python -m venv .venv
.venv\Scripts\activate

REM 3. Install the package
pip install -e .

REM 4. (Optional) Install CadQuery for standalone STEP analysis
conda install -c cadquery cadquery

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "solidworks": {
      "command": "C:\\path\\to\\solidworks-mcp\\.venv\\Scripts\\python.exe",
      "args": ["-m", "solidworks_mcp.server"],
      "env": {
        "PYTHONPATH": "C:\\path\\to\\solidworks-mcp\\src",
        "LOG_LEVEL": "INFO"
      }
    }
  }
}

You: Open C:\parts\door_hinge.step and give me a full analysis.

Claude: [calls open_file, get_part_info, analyze_holes, analyze_bends]

        The door hinge is a sheet metal part:
        - Thickness: 2.00 mm (K-factor: 0.44)
        - Bounding box: 120 x 80 x 45 mm
        - Mass: 312 g
        - 12 holes: Ø6mm x 4, Ø8mm x 4, Ø12mm x 4
        - 3 bends: 90° x R2mm (two) and 45° x R3mm (one)
        - Complexity: medium

You: Export the flat pattern as DXF to C:\output\hinge_flat.dxf

Claude: [calls flatten_part, export_dxf, unflatten_part]
        Flat pattern exported: C:\output\hinge_flat.dxf (18.4 KB)
        Flat dimensions: 310 x 80 mm

pip install -e ".[dev]"
ruff check src tests
pytest -v