Light Control
Point, Sun, Spot, Area lights. Set energy, color, radius, spot size. One-command three-point studio lighting setup. 5 tools.
MCP Server for Blender
Control Blender with AI.
Professionally.
Blender MCP Pro is a professional MCP server with 120+ tools for lights, modifiers, animation, shader nodes, geometry nodes, and more. Works with Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and any MCP client.
120+
Tools
16
Categories
0
Known Bugs
Works with any MCP-compatible AI client
Claude Desktop
Claude Code
Cursor
Windsurf
Any MCP Client
What is Blender MCP Pro?
Blender MCP Pro is a paid MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf to control Blender — the open-source 3D creation suite — through natural language. With 120+ tools across 17 categories, it covers everything from basic object manipulation to advanced geometry nodes, animation keyframes, shader node trees, and batch rendering. It is the most feature-complete MCP server available for Blender.
120+ tools across 17 categories
From basic scene management to advanced geometry nodes — every tool a 3D creator needs, accessible through natural language.
Full Modifier Stack
22 modifier types: Subdivision Surface, Bevel, Boolean, Array, Mirror, Decimate, Remesh, Solidify, Curve, Weld, and more. 6 tools.
Animation & Keyframes
Insert and delete keyframes, set interpolation (Bezier, Linear, Bounce), manage actions, NLA strips, and frame ranges. 12 tools.
Shader Node Trees
Full node tree control beyond Principled BSDF. Create Emission, Glass, Toon shaders. Connect nodes, set values, build custom materials. 10 tools.
Geometry Nodes
Build node networks, connect sockets, expose parameters. NEW: one-command scatter setup and array-along-curve templates. 14 tools.
Camera Control
Create cameras, set lens type (Perspective/Ortho/Panoramic), focal length, DOF, auto-frame objects, track-to constraints. 7 tools.
UV & Texture Baking
7 unwrap methods (Smart Project, Angle Based, Lightmap Pack). Bake diffuse, roughness, normal, AO, shadow maps. 6 tools.
Rigging & Armatures
Create armatures and bones, manage vertex groups, set bone constraints, parent meshes to armatures. 8 tools.
Rig Diagnostics
Comprehensive rig health check: bone naming fixes (.L/.R, UE, Unity), weight normalization, bone mirroring, zero-weight detection. 4 tools.
Scene Utilities
Scene cleanup (purge unused data), batch rename with regex, apply all transforms, mesh analysis (non-manifold, ngons, loose geometry). 4 tools.
Batch Processing
Multi-camera batch render, automated turntable animations, batch import/export for production pipelines. 5 tools.
Workflow Presets
One-command PBR materials (16 presets: glass, metal, gold, skin, neon...), studio render setup (PRODUCT/PORTRAIT/DRAMATIC), and export preparation with validation. 3 tools.
AI Context Hints
get_context_hints() analyzes your scene before work starts — warns about unapplied scale, missing UVs, render engine limitations. Prevents common AI mistakes.
Materials
Principled BSDF setup with the node duplication bug fixed. Create, assign, configure, and manage materials reliably. 7 tools.
Import / Export
Full format support: FBX, OBJ, glTF/GLB, USD, STL, DAE, PLY, SVG, Alembic. Import images as planes. 4 tools.
Asset Integrations
Poly Haven and Sketchfab — stabilized with proper error handling. Download and apply assets directly. 7 tools.
Blender MCP Pro vs Free blender-mcp
Blender MCP Pro covers everything the free open-source version does — bug-fixed — plus 11 categories it doesn't have at all.
| Feature | Free (blender-mcp) | MCP Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Object CRUD & Transform | Buggy | Stable |
| Materials (Principled BSDF) | Node dup bug | Fixed |
| Viewport Screenshot | Bug #189 | Fixed |
| Python Code Execution | Yes | Enhanced |
| Asset Libraries (Poly Haven, Sketchfab) | Unstable | Stable |
| Connection Stability | First cmd fails | Auto-retry |
| Light Control | No | 5 tools |
| Modifier Stack (22 types) | No | 6 tools |
| Animation & Keyframes | No | 12 tools |
| Shader Node Trees | No | 10 tools |
| Geometry Nodes (build + templates) | Read-only | 14 tools |
| Camera Control | No | 7 tools |
| UV & Texture Baking | No | 6 tools |
| Rigging & Armatures | No | 8 tools |
| Batch Processing | No | 5 tools |
| Render Settings | No | 4 tools |
| Import / Export (9 formats) | No | 4 tools |
| Rig Diagnostics | No | 4 tools |
| Scene Utilities | No | 4 tools |
| Workflow Presets & AI Hints | No | 4 tools |
How to set up Blender MCP Pro
Install the Blender addon, configure your MCP client, and start creating. Takes about 3 minutes.
Install the Addon
Download the addon ZIP, install it in Blender via Edit > Preferences > Add-ons, and enable "Blender MCP Pro".
Start the Server
Open the N-panel in Blender's 3D Viewport, go to the BM Pro tab, and click Start Server. It listens on localhost:9877.
Configure MCP Client
Add the MCP server to your client config (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf) and start controlling Blender with natural language.
// claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"blender-mcp-pro": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["/path/to/blender-mcp-pro/server.py"]
}
}
}
Architecture
Two-component design: a Python MCP server that speaks the protocol, and a Blender addon that executes commands on the main thread via a Modal Operator.
AI Assistant (Claude / Cursor / Windsurf)
|
| MCP Protocol (stdio)
v
MCP Server (server.py)
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| TCP Socket (localhost:9877)
v
Blender Addon (Modal Operator)
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| bpy API (main thread)
v
Blender
Simple, transparent pricing
Full access to all 120+ tools. No feature gating, no usage limits. Choose the plan that works for you.
7-DAY FREE TRIAL
Subscription
$5/month
Try free for 7 days. Cancel anytime.
- All 120+ tools included
- 17 tool categories
- Lights, modifiers, animation, shader nodes
- Geometry nodes, camera, UV, rigging, rig diagnostics
- Workflow presets & AI context hints
- Asset integrations (Poly Haven, Sketchfab)
- Works with Claude, Cursor, Windsurf
- Regular updates & new features
- Priority support via Discord
via Gumroad
One-Time Purchase
$15
Pay once, own forever. All v1.x updates included.
- Same 120+ tools — no difference
- All v1.x updates included
- No subscription, no license key needed
- Works with Claude, Cursor, Windsurf
- Support via Discord
via itch.io
What can you do with Blender MCP Pro?
Real examples of what AI can do when it has full control over Blender.
Studio Lighting in Seconds
"Set up three-point studio lighting on the cube, brushed metal material, bevel the edges, render at 1080p." — Executes create_three_point_lighting, set_principled_bsdf, add_modifier (BEVEL), and render_image in one conversation.
Animate a Bouncing Ball
"Animate a bouncing ball with squash and stretch, Bezier easing, settle by frame 65." — Inserts keyframes for location and scale, sets interpolation modes, all through natural language.
Procedural Geometry Nodes
"Build a procedural building facade with geometry nodes: 8 floors, distributed windows, parameterized floor count." — Creates GN modifier, adds and connects nodes, exposes parameters.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Blender MCP Pro.
What is Blender MCP Pro?
Blender MCP Pro is a paid MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf to control Blender with 120+ tools across 17 categories. It provides professional-grade control over lights, modifiers, animation, shader nodes, geometry nodes, camera, UV, rigging, and batch processing.
What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol by Anthropic that lets AI assistants interact with external tools and services. Blender MCP Pro implements this protocol to give AI direct control over Blender's full API through natural language commands.
How much does Blender MCP Pro cost?
Blender MCP Pro is available as a $5/month subscription (with 7-day free trial) on Gumroad, or a $15 one-time purchase on itch.io. Both options include all 120+ tools and v1.x updates.
Which Blender versions are supported?
Blender MCP Pro supports Blender 3.6 LTS and newer, including Blender 4.x. We test against the latest stable release and update promptly when new Blender versions are released.
What's the difference between Blender MCP Pro and the free blender-mcp?
The free ahujasid/blender-mcp is great pioneering work, but it lacks light control, modifiers, animation, shader node trees, camera control, UV tools, rigging, batch processing, and has several known bugs (material node duplication, viewport screenshot issues, connection instability). Blender MCP Pro fixes all known bugs and adds 12 entirely new tool categories with 110+ total tools.
Does it work with Cursor, Windsurf, and other AI tools?
Yes. Blender MCP Pro works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and any other tool that supports the Model Context Protocol.
I only see 16 tools in VS Code Copilot Chat instead of 110+. What's wrong?
Tools are lazy-loaded by category to keep the initial tool list small. After calling enable_tools(category), the server sends a notifications/tools/list_changed event so the client re-fetches the tool list. Claude Desktop and Claude Code honor this event, but some clients (notably VS Code GitHub Copilot Chat) ignore it, so newly activated tools never appear.
Fix: launch the server with the environment variable BLENDER_MCP_PRO_EAGER=1 to pre-register every category at startup. In your MCP client config, add it alongside your license key:
"env": {
"BLENDER_MCP_PRO_LICENSE": "YOUR-LICENSE-KEY",
"BLENDER_MCP_PRO_EAGER": "1"
}How do I install Blender MCP Pro?
Installation takes about 3 minutes: 1) Install the Blender addon via Edit > Preferences > Add-ons, 2) Start the server from the BM Pro panel in Blender's N-panel, 3) Add the MCP server to your AI client's config file. See the setup guide for details.
Is an internet connection required?
An internet connection is required for license verification at startup. After verification, the license is cached for 72 hours, so brief offline periods are fine. The Blender addon itself communicates with the MCP server over localhost only.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any time through Stripe. You'll retain access until the end of your current billing period, and no further charges will be made.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 7-day free trial so you can evaluate the product before being charged. If you experience technical issues that prevent the product from working, contact us within 14 days of your first payment for a full refund. See our refund policy for details.
What operating systems are supported?
Blender MCP Pro works on Windows, macOS, and Linux — any platform where Blender and Python are available. The MCP server is a Python script that runs alongside your AI client.