blender-mcp
Blender integration through the Model Context Protocol
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you use Blender and Claude Desktop (or Cursor/VS Code with MCP support) and want to experiment with AI-assisted 3D modeling. The package is actively maintained, has no security vulnerabilities, and carries a permissive MIT license. Installation requires upfront setup (uv, Blender addon, client configuration) but is well-documented. Start with it if you're curious about AI-driven workflows in 3D; it's low-risk to try and uninstall.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Blender 3.0 or newer, Python 3.10 or newer, and the uv package manager (or pipx as fallback).
- The Blender addon must be installed separately and enabled in Blender's preferences.
- MCP clients launched from a GUI may not inherit terminal PATH, requiring the full path to uvx.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license is permissive; you can use, modify, and distribute this package freely with minimal restrictions, making it suitable for both personal and commercial projects.
last release 2026-08-03 (11 days)
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 339,696 downloads/mo, #7,418 on PyPI
Alternatives
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# Install via uv (recommended)
uvx blender-mcp
# Or via pipx
pipx install blender-mcp
# Configure in Claude Desktop's claude_desktop_config.json:
# {
# "mcpServers": {
# "blender": {
# "command": "uvx",
# "args": ["blender-mcp"]
# }
# }
# }
# Then install the Blender addon (addon.py) in Blender:
# Edit > Preferences > Add-ons > Install > select addon.py- Whether the package works with Blender versions between 3.0 and the current release without known compatibility issues.
- Performance characteristics when controlling complex scenes or running large batches of commands through Claude.
- Whether remote Blender connections (via BLENDER_HOST environment variable) are production-ready or experimental.
What it is and what it does
BlenderMCP bridges Claude AI and Blender through the Model Context Protocol, creating a two-way communication channel that lets Claude read scene data, create and modify 3D objects, apply materials, and execute Python code directly inside Blender. You install a lightweight Python server (via uvx or pipx) that connects to a Blender addon, then configure it in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or VS Code. Once set up, you can describe what you want in natural language and Claude will translate those instructions into Blender operations—creating objects, adjusting materials, inspecting the scene, or running custom Python scripts.
The package depends on mcp and httpx for its core networking and protocol handling. Installation is straightforward but requires upfront setup: installing the uv package manager, configuring your MCP client, and adding the Blender addon. The project is actively maintained (latest release 11 days old) and carries no known security vulnerabilities. It's designed for users who want AI-assisted 3D modeling workflows, whether for rapid prototyping, scene generation, or automating repetitive Blender tasks through conversational prompts.
Use it for
- Rapidly prototype 3D scenes by describing them to Claude, which then creates and arranges objects in Blender without manual clicking.
- Generate 3D models from text descriptions using integrated services like Hunyuan3D or Hyper3D Rodin, controlled through Claude's prompts.
- Search and download assets from Sketchfab or Poly Haven directly into your Blender scene via Claude's natural language commands.
- Automate repetitive Blender tasks—batch object creation, material application, or scene inspection—by writing prompts instead of manual scripts.
- Debug or inspect complex Blender scenes by asking Claude to query scene data and report back on object properties, materials, and structure.
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
Yes, if you use Blender and Claude Desktop (or Cursor/VS Code with MCP support) and want to experiment with AI-assisted 3D modeling.
The package is actively maintained, has no security vulnerabilities, and carries a permissive MIT license. Installation requires upfront setup (uv, Blender addon, client configuration) but is well-documented. Start with it if you're curious about AI-driven workflows in 3D; it's low-risk to try and uninstall.
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blender-mcp on PyPI
Before you install
Low friction installation via uvx or pipx; package is actively maintained with a recent release (11 days old) and depends only on mcp and httpx, both lightweight runtime dependencies.
Requires Blender 3.0 or newer, Python 3.10 or newer, and the uv package manager (or pipx as fallback). The Blender addon must be installed separately and enabled in Blender's preferences. MCP clients launched from a GUI may not inherit terminal PATH, requiring the full path to uvx.
License in practice
MIT license is permissive; you can use, modify, and distribute this package freely with minimal restrictions, making it suitable for both personal and commercial projects.
Quickstart
# Install via uv (recommended)
uvx blender-mcp
# Or via pipx
pipx install blender-mcp
# Configure in Claude Desktop's claude_desktop_config.json:
# {
# "mcpServers": {
# "blender": {
# "command": "uvx",
# "args": ["blender-mcp"]
# }
# }
# }
# Then install the Blender addon (addon.py) in Blender:
# Edit > Preferences > Add-ons > Install > select addon.pyVerify before relying
- Whether the package works with Blender versions between 3.0 and the current release without known compatibility issues.
- Performance characteristics when controlling complex scenes or running large batches of commands through Claude.
- Whether remote Blender connections (via BLENDER_HOST environment variable) are production-ready or experimental.
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.10 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 2 packagesmcphttpx |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 11 days since the last release |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 339,696 / month, #7,418 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | License :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: Python :: 3 |
Evidence: blender_mcp-1.8.0-py3-none-any.whl
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