AI for generating 3D graphics using Blender
As expected, AI agents would be coming sooner than ever, and MCP by Anthropic would be playing a major role in that. If you don’t know MCP is a protocol that helps you to connect agents to software or external tools with ease.
Recently, one of the MCP servers (Blender-MCP) is gaining quite some traction. Now you can use Claude AI directly in Blender software to generate 3D graphics on your local system without paying a penny.
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If you don’t know what is Model Context Protocol (MCP), read the below post
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
What is Blender-MCP?
Blender MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a nifty tool that hooks up Blender, the popular 3D modelling software, with Claude AI. This integration allows you to create, tweak, and manage 3D models using simple text prompts. Imagine telling your computer, “Hey, build me a medieval castle,” and watching it come to life in Blender. Cool, right?
How Does It Work?
At its core, Blender MCP sets up a two-way street between Blender and Claude AI:
- Command Execution: You can instruct Claude to perform tasks in Blender, like creating objects, adjusting materials, or even running Python scripts.
- Scene Feedback: Claude can peek into your Blender scene, understand what’s there, and make informed decisions on what to do next.
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How to install Blender-MCP in the local system?
We will be changing multiple things in both Claude Desktop and Blender software.
Step 1: Install Required Software
Download and Install Blender (v4.4)
- Go to the Blender website and download Blender 4.4 for Windows.
- Run the .exe file and complete the installation.
Download and Install Claude Desktop
- Search for Claude for Desktop and download the Windows version.
- Install and launch it.
Step 2: Install Node.js and UVX
Install Node.js
Node.js – Run JavaScript Everywhere
- Run this code to install uvx
npm install -g uv
Step 3: Configure Claude Desktop for MCP
- Open Claude Desktop.
- Click on the three horizontal lines (top-left corner).
- Go to Files > Settings.
- Navigate to Developer > Edit Config.
- A cloud-desktop-config.json file will open.
- Modify the MCP server settings:
{
"globalShortcut": "Ctrl+Space",
"mcpServers": {
"blender": {
"command": "C:\Users\datas\anaconda3\Scripts\uvx.exe",
"args": ["blender-mcp"]}
}
}
Change the path for uvx.exe depending on your location. How to check for the path for uvx? run below command
where uvx
Once changes are done, close Claude’s desktop app and restart (end task completely). You should see some hammer-like sign like this in Claude’s desktop app
Changes for Blender
- Download this file
blender-mcp/addon.py at main · ahujasid/blender-mcp
Install the Add-on in Blender
- Open Blender.
- Go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
- Click Install from Disk.
- Select the downloaded addon.py file.
- Click Install Add-on.
- Enable the add-on by ticking the checkbox.
Start Blender MCP
- Press N to open the side panel.
- Locate Blender MCP and click Start MCP Server.
- A message will appear confirming MCP Server started on port 9876.
We are done !!
Open Claude and design 3D Graphics !!
It should look something like this. Claude is now controlling Blender !
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