How to Install Blender MCP: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Blender MCP stands for Blender Model Context Protocol, a fantastic integration tool that connects Blender to Claude AI through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This powerful integration allows for prompt-assisted 3D modeling, scene creation, and manipulation directly through Claude AI. In this article, we'll walk you through installing and setting up Blender MCP, so you can start exploring the fascinating world of automated 3D modeling and visualization.

Why Use Blender MCP?

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Blender MCP offers a range of exciting features that can revolutionize your workflow:

• Two-way communication: Seamlessly connect Claude AI with Blender, enabling both to communicate with each other.
• Object manipulation: Create, modify, and delete 3D objects directly from Claude.
• Material control: Apply and modify materials and colors on objects.
• Scene inspection: Get detailed information about the current scene in Blender.
• Code execution: Run arbitrary Python code in Blender from Claude to automate tasks.

Benefits

Using Blender MCP, you can create complex scenes faster than ever. Imagine asking Claude to "Create a low poly dungeon with a guarding dragon" and voilà It's there in Blender.

Installation Steps for Blender MCP

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To get started with Blender MCP, follow these straightforward steps:

Prerequisites

Before installing, ensure you have:

• Blender 3.0 or newer installed on your system.
• Python 3.10 or newer for running the MCP server.
• uv package: Install using brew install uv on Mac or pip install uv on Windows.

1. Install the Blender Addon

1. Download the addon.py file from the Blender MCP GitHub repository.
2. Open Blender on your computer.
3. Go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
4. Click "Install..." and select the addon.py file you downloaded.
5. After installation, enable the addon by checking the box next to "Interface: Blender MCP".

2. Setting Up the MCP Server

1. Open your terminal.
2. Navigate to the folder where the MCP server code is (from the GitHub repository).
3. Run the command to start the server:

   python src/blender_mcp/server.py

3. Integrate with Claude

1. Open Claude for Desktop and go to Settings > Developer.
2. Edit the claude_desktop_config.json file and add the following configuration:

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

4. Connecting Blender to Claude

• In Blender, open the 3D View sidebar (press N if it's not visible).
• Find the Blender MCP tab.
• Click "Connect to Claude".
• Ensure the MCP server is running.

Using Blender MCP with Claude

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Once connected, you can start using various commands in Claude to interact with Blender. For example, you can ask Claude to:

• "Create a sphere above the cube."
• "Make this car red and metallic."
• "Create a beach scene using Poly Haven assets."

Example Commands

Here are some cool things you can do:

• Create a low poly scene in a dungeon with a dragon.
• Make a three.js sketch from your current scene.
• Download and import assets from Poly Haven.

Tips

• Ensure your MCP server is running whenever you want to use Blender MCP with Claude.
• If you encounter issues, check theiciency of your MCP server or restart Blender.

Conclusion

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Installing Blender MCP is a fantastic way to supercharge your Blender workflow by integrating AI-assisted modeling. Follow these easy steps, and you'll be creating stunning scenes in no time. Whether you're a pro or just starting out, this integration is sure to amaze you

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Now, dive into this exciting world of automated 3D creation and discover how far you can push your creative boundaries