freecad-mcp vs filesystem

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Language	Python	TypeScript
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freecad-mcp · Summary

FreeCAD MCP enables AI-powered 3D modeling and CAD automation through natural language commands in Claude

filesystem · Summary

A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.

freecad-mcp · Use cases

Automate CAD modeling tasks through natural language instructions
Create complex 3D models like buildings and mechanical parts with simple commands
Integrate AI design assistants into existing FreeCAD workflows

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

freecad-mcp · Install

Installation

Quick Install

**Windows:**

python -m pip install --user mcp
npm install -g freecad-mcp-setup@latest
npx freecad-mcp-setup setup

**macOS/Linux:**

pip install mcp
npm install -g freecad-mcp-setup@latest
npx freecad-mcp-setup setup

Claude Desktop Configuration

Add to your Claude Desktop config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "freecad": {
      "command": "python3",
      "args": ["/path/to/.freecad-mcp/working_bridge.py"]
    }
  }
}

**Config file locations:**

**macOS**: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
**Windows**: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

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.

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