step-parts
step-parts lets you quickly locate and retrieve STEP files for standard mechanical components and assemblies. Instead of modeling parts from scratch, search by name to find pre-made CAD geometry ready to integrate into your projects. Streamline your design workflow by accessing a library of off-the-shelf parts in industry-standard format.
step-parts lets you search for standard fasteners like M3 socket head cap screws by name or ISO standard. Enter your part specification and the skill returns matching STEP files ready to download, eliminating the need to model common hardware from scratch.
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Install
earthtojake/text-to-cad/step-parts · repository language: JavaScript
git clone https://github.com/earthtojake/text-to-cad
cp -r text-to-cad/skills/step-parts ~/.claude/skills/step-partsFrequently asked questions
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How do I find M3 socket head cap screw STEP file with step-parts?
step-parts lets you search for standard fasteners like M3 socket head cap screws by name or ISO standard. Enter your part specification and the skill returns matching STEP files ready to download, eliminating the need to model common hardware from scratch.
Can step-parts resolve fuzzy part names and model number aliases?
Yes. step-parts resolves fuzzy part names, aliases, and model numbers to exact catalog matches. If you search for a servo motor by partial name or alternate designation, the skill maps your query to the correct part in its library and returns the precise match.
Where can I get a 608 bearing CAD model using step-parts?
step-parts helps you locate standard mechanical components like 608 bearings before you create placeholder geometry. Search by part name or number, and the skill retrieves verified STEP files for off-the-shelf bearings and other components ready to integrate into your design.
What file format and verification does step-parts provide?
step-parts delivers STEP files in industry-standard format with checksum validation support. You can verify downloaded files and confirm part dimensions, attributes, and standards compliance via API lookup to ensure accuracy before assembly.
How does step-parts streamline my CAD workflow?
step-parts accelerates design by letting you search a library of off-the-shelf parts—fasteners, bearings, connectors, actuators—instead of modeling from scratch. Find exact part matches, download verified STEP geometry, and integrate ready-made components into your projects.
Can I search step-parts for electronics components and connectors?
Yes. step-parts includes standard mechanical and electronics components. Search for board connectors, actuators, servo motors, and other purchasable parts by name or model number to retrieve CAD models and verify specifications before integration.
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Use the hosted step.parts machine endpoints instead of scraping HTML or relying on local repository files. Treat https://api.step.parts as the canonical API origin and https://www.step.parts as the site/static-asset origin unless the user provides a different hosted mirror. Network/DNS failures are inconclusive: if
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skills/step-parts/references/step-parts-api.md
skills/step-parts/scripts/download_step_part.py