Download and Installation Guide

Follow these steps to connect Blender with AI using BlenderMCP.

1

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following software installed before proceeding:

  • Blender 3.0 or newer
  • Python 3.10 or newer
2

Install `uv` Package Manager

`uv` is a fast Python package manager we'll use for installation. Choose your operating system:

Install via Homebrew:

brew install uv

For other systems or details, see the official guide: Install uv

Do not proceed before installing `uv` successfully.

3

Install the Blender Addon

Download the addon file and install it in Blender.

  1. Download the addon.py file from our Website.
  2. Open Blender.
  3. Go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
  4. Click "Install..." and select the downloaded `addon.py` file.
  5. Enable the addon by checking the box next to "Interface: Blender MCP".
4

Configure Your AI Tool

Now, connect the MCP server to your preferred AI tool.

Watch the setup instruction video. Then, go to Settings > Developer > Edit Config and add the following to `claude_desktop_config.json`:

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "blender": {
            "command": "uvx",
            "args": [
                "blender-mcp"
            ]
        }
    }
}

You're All Set!

Now, open Blender, find the "BlenderMCP" tab in the 3D View sidebar (press 'N'), and click "Connect to Claude". Ensure your AI tool is running to start modeling with prompts!

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