fusion360-mcp-server

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Fusion360 MCP Server is a modern Model Context Protocol server designed for Autodesk Fusion 360, enabling AI assistants to generate Python scripts through natural language commands.

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Fusion360 MCP Server

A modern Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Autodesk Fusion 360, built from scratch using the latest MCP SDK. This server enables AI assistants to generate Fusion 360 Python scripts through natural language commands.

🚀 Features

  • Complete Tool Registry: 13+ essential Fusion 360 tools including inspection, sketching, modeling, and finishing operations
  • Modern MCP Architecture: Built with the latest MCP SDK patterns and best practices
  • Intelligent Script Generation: Converts tool calls into production-ready Fusion 360 Python scripts
  • Resource System: Access to tool documentation and examples
  • Prompt Templates: Pre-built prompts for common CAD workflows
  • Multiple Transports: Supports both stdio and SSE transport protocols

🛠️ Available Tools

Inspection & Debugging Tools

  • get_scene_info - Get detailed information about the current Fusion360 design
  • get_object_info - Get detailed information about a specific object in the design
  • execute_code - Execute arbitrary Python code in Fusion360 for debugging and advanced operations

Sketching Tools

  • create_sketch - Create sketches on XY, YZ, or XZ planes
  • draw_rectangle - Draw rectangles with configurable dimensions
  • draw_circle - Draw circles with specified radius and center
  • draw_line - Draw lines between two points

3D Modeling Tools

  • extrude - Extrude sketches into 3D geometry
  • revolve - Revolve profiles around an axis
  • shell - Create hollow shells from solid bodies
  • mirror - Mirror features across construction planes

Finishing Tools

  • fillet - Add fillets to edges with smart edge selection
  • chamfer - Add chamfers to edges

📋 Prerequisites

  • Python 3.10 or higher
  • Autodesk Fusion 360

🔧 Installation

  1. Clone the project directory:

    git clone https://github.com/mycelia1/fusion360-mcp-server.git

cd fusion360-mcp-server

  2. Install dependencies using pip (recommended):

    pip install -e .

    Or using uv:

    uv sync

  3. Verify installation:

    python -m fusion360_mcp --help

🔌 Fusion360 Add-in Installation (Optional)

For direct execution within Fusion360, install the included add-in:

  1. Copy the add-in folder:

    • Navigate to your project's fusion360_addon/ folder
    • Copy the entire fusion360_addon/ folder

  2. Install in Fusion360: (For Windows)

    • Paste it into: C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\Autodesk Fusion 360\API\AddIns\
    • Rename the copied folder from fusion360_addon to Fusion360MCP

  3. Enable the add-in:

    • Open Fusion360
    • Go to Utilities → ADD-INS
    • Find "Fusion360MCP" in the list and click Run
    • The add-in will create a "Fusion360MCP" panel in your toolbar

  4. Start the socket server:

    • Click "Start MCP Server" in the Fusion360MCP panel
    • The add-in will start a socket server on localhost:9876

With the add-in installed, your MCP client can directly execute commands in Fusion360 without manual script copying!

🚀 Usage

Running as MCP Server (Default)

Run the server locally:

python -m fusion360_mcp

Running as SSE Server

For web-based integration or testing:

fusion360-mcp --transport sse --port 8000

Test with MCP client or SSE mode for web testing.

🔗 Claude Desktop Integration

Add this configuration to your Claude Desktop MCP settings:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fusion360": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "fusion360_mcp",
        "--mode",
        "socket"
      ],
      "cwd": "C:/path/to/your/fusion360-mcp-project",
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

🎯 Example Workflows

Creating a Simple Bracket

1. create_sketch(plane="xy")
2. draw_rectangle(width=40, height=30)
3. extrude(height=5)
4. create_sketch(plane="yz") 
5. draw_rectangle(width=30, height=25, origin_z=5)
6. extrude(height=5)
7. fillet(radius=3, edge_selection="all")

Electronics Enclosure

1. create_sketch(plane="xy")
2. draw_rectangle(width=80, height=60)
3. extrude(height=40)
4. shell(thickness=2, face_selection="top")
5. create_sketch(plane="xy")
6. draw_circle(radius=1.5, center_x=10, center_y=10)
7. extrude(height=-2, operation="cut")

📚 Resources and Prompts

The server provides built-in resources and prompts:

Resources

  • fusion360://tools - Complete tool registry with schemas
  • fusion360://examples - Example workflows and scripts

Prompts

  • generate_part - Generate parts from natural language descriptions
  • tutorial_workflow - Get step-by-step tutorials for common parts

🔧 Script Output

All tool calls generate complete Fusion 360 Python scripts that can be:

  1. Copied and pasted directly into Fusion 360's script editor
  2. Saved as .py files and run as add-ins
  3. Integrated into larger automation workflows

Example generated script:

#Author-Fusion360 MCP Server
#Description-Auto-generated script from MCP tool calls

import adsk.core, adsk.fusion, adsk.cam, traceback

def run(context):
    ui = None
    try:
        app = adsk.core.Application.get()
        ui = app.userInterface
        
        # Get the active design
        design = app.activeProduct
        component = design.rootComponent
        
        # Create a new sketch on the xy plane
        sketches = component.sketches
        xyPlane = component.xYConstructionPlane
        sketch = sketches.add(xyPlane)
        
        # Draw a rectangle
        rectangle = sketch.sketchCurves.sketchLines.addTwoPointRectangle(
            adsk.core.Point3D.create(0.0, 0.0, 0.0),
            adsk.core.Point3D.create(50, 30, 0.0)
        )
        
        # Extrude the profile
        prof = sketch.profiles.item(0)
        extrudes = component.features.extrudeFeatures
        extInput = extrudes.createInput(prof, adsk.fusion.FeatureOperations.NewBodyFeatureOperation)
        distance = adsk.core.ValueInput.createByReal(10)
        extInput.setDistanceExtent(False, distance)
        extrude = extrudes.add(extInput)
        
    except:
        if ui:
            ui.messageBox('Failed:\n{}'.format(traceback.format_exc()))

def stop(context):
    pass

Adding New Tools

  1. Add tool definition to FUSION360_TOOLS in tools.py
  2. Add script template to SCRIPT_TEMPLATES in script_generator.py
  3. Add any special handling logic in generate_script()

📄 License

MIT License - see the existing Fusion360 server implementation for reference.

🤝 Contributing

This server was built from scratch using the latest MCP SDK. Contributions are welcome for:

  • Additional Fusion 360 tools
  • Enhanced script generation
  • Better error handling
  • Documentation improvements

🔗 Related Projects

  • - The official MCP SDK used by this server