{"type":"mcp_server","name":"blender-mcp-vxai","description":"Blender MCP VXAI allows controlling Blender with natural language via MCP Clients, enabling users to create and modify 3D models, animations, and scenes efficiently. It bridges AI language models and 3D creation.","category":"AI","language":"Python","stars":297,"forks":24,"owner":"VxASI","github_url":"https://github.com/VxASI/blender-mcp-vxai","homepage":null,"setup":"## Setup\n\n### Prerequisites\n\n- **Blender**\n- **Python 3.8+**\n\n### Step 1: Install UV\n\nUV is essential to run the MCP server.\n\n- **macOS:**\n  ```bash\n  brew install uv\n  ```\n- **Windows/Linux:**\n  ```bash\n  pip install uv\n  ```\n\n### Step 2: Configure Your Environment\n\nFor the latest version, use the command: `uvx blender-mcp-vxai` (you dont need to put == version number)\n\n#### For Cursor:\n1. Click **\"+ Add new Server\"**.\n2. Configure with:\n   - **Name:** `blender-mcp`\n   - **Command:** `uvx blender-mcp-vxai==1.0.7`\n\n#### For Claude Desktop:\n1. Go to **Claude > Settings > Developer > Edit Config**.\n2. Open `claude_desktop_config.json` and add:\n   ```json\n   {\n       \"mcpServers\": {\n           \"blender\": {\n               \"command\": \"uvx\",\n               \"args\": [\n                   \"blender-mcp-vxai==1.0.7\"\n               ]\n           }\n       }\n   }\n   ```\n\n### Step 3: Install the Blender Addon\n\n1. **Download:** Get the `blender_mcp_addon.py` file.\n2. **Open Blender:** Navigate to **Edit > Preferences > Add-ons**.\n3. **Install Addon:** Click “Install from Disk” and select the `blender_mcp_addon.py` file.\n4. **Enable:** Check the box next to “Blender MCP” to enable it.\n5. **Launch MCP Server:** In Blender’s 3D View sidebar (press N if hidden), open the \"BlenderMCP\" tab and start the MCP server.","tools":"## Available Tools\n\n\t\t1. Object Creation (Generate primitives, import models, or design complex shapes.)\n\t\t2. Modeling (Modify meshes, apply modifiers, and sculpt with precision.)\n\t\t3. Materials (Create and assign textures, shaders, and materials.)\n\t\t4. Animation (Set keyframes, animate properties, and configure rigging.)\n\t\t5. Rendering (Optimize lighting, camera setups, and render settings.)\n\t\t6. Scene Management (Organize objects, collections, and entire scenes efficiently.)","faq":null,"created_at":"2025-03-11T22:13:42+00:00","updated_at":"2025-03-27T17:33:58+00:00","source_url":"https://model-context-protocol.com/servers/blender-ai-control-natural-language-modeling","related_articles":[]}