Fusion-360-MCP-Server vs filesystem
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Fusion-360-MCP-Server by AuraFriday | filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 94 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 47 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | Developer ToolsAI / LLM ToolsProductivity | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Last commit | 4 mo ago | this month |
Fusion-360-MCP-Server · Summary
A fully functional MCP server that enables AI agents to control Autodesk Fusion 360 through Python execution, generic API calls, and cross-tool integration.
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
Fusion-360-MCP-Server · Use cases
- AI creating parametric designs and mechanical parts in Fusion 360
- Automating complex CAD workflows combining Fusion databases, browser automation, and AI models
- Accessing and utilizing custom Fusion add-ins through AI agents
filesystem · Use cases
- Enable AI models to read and write project files during development
- Allow Claude or other MCP clients to browse and analyze codebases
- Provide secure sandboxed access to specific directories for content generation
Fusion-360-MCP-Server · Install
Installation
Prerequisites
- **Download MCP-Link Server**
Get the latest release: https://github.com/AuraFriday/mcp-link-server/releases/tag/latest
- **Install the Fusion Add-In**
Official link: https://apps.autodesk.com/FUSION/en/Detail/Index?id=7269770001970905100
Manual Installation (Optional)
- Clone the repository:
``bash git clone https://github.com/AuraFriday/Fusion-360-MCP-Server.git ``
- Load as Fusion Add-In:
- Open Fusion - Press Shift+S to open Scripts and Add-Ins - Click the **Add-Ins** tab - Click the green **+** button next to "My Add-Ins" - Navigate to the cloned repository folder - Select the folder and click **OK** - Click **Run** to start the add-in
The add-in auto-connects to the MCP server on startup. Check the **TEXT COMMANDS** window in Fusion to see connection logs.
filesystem · Install
Installation
Using NPX
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem",
"/path/to/allowed/directory"
]
}
}
}Using Docker
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"--mount", "type=bind,src=/path/to/allowed/dir,dst=/projects/allowed/dir",
"mcp/filesystem",
"/projects"
]
}
}
}VS Code Extension
Click the installation buttons in the README to install directly in VS Code.