Rhino3D
About
Connects Rhino3D to Claude through a WebSocket bridge, enabling AI-assisted 3D modeling capabilities for creating and manipulating geometry, running Python scripts, and interacting with the modeling environment.
Details
- Author
- a01110946
- Repository
- fernandomaytorena/RhinoMCP
- GitHub stars
- 6
- Categories
- Productivity, Design, Developer Tools, AI, Infrastructure
- Tags
- #integration, #web
Jump to
- Socket-based bidirectional communication between Python and Rhino
- Model Context Protocol server for Claude AI integration
- Support for NURBS curve creation (initial test feature)
- Python script execution within Rhino's context
- Compatible with both Claude Desktop and Windsurf as clients
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
-
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
Rhino3DCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)rhinomcpPlease refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
python -m venv .venv
.venv\Scripts\activate # On Windows
pip install -e .
```bash
source .venv/Scripts/activate # On Windows with Git Bash
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"rhino3d": {
"cwd": "",
"env": {},
"args": [],
"shell": false,
"command": "rhinomcp"
}
}
}Linux
{
"cwd": "",
"env": [],
"args": [],
"shell": false,
"command": "rhinomcp"
}Macos
{
"cwd": "",
"env": [],
"args": [],
"shell": false,
"command": "rhinomcp"
}Windows
{
"cwd": "",
"env": [],
"args": [],
"shell": false,
"command": "rhinomcp"
}RhinoMCP
RhinoMCP connects Rhino3D to Claude AI via the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling Claude to directly interact with and control Rhino3D for AI-assisted 3D modeling, analysis, and design workflows.
Project Overview
This integration consists of two main components:
1. Rhino Plugin: A socket server that runs inside Rhino's Python editor, providing a communication interface to Rhino's functionality.
2. MCP Server: An implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects Claude AI to the Rhino plugin, enabling AI-controlled operations.
Features
- Socket-based bidirectional communication between Python and Rhino
- Model Context Protocol server for Claude AI integration
- Support for NURBS curve creation (initial test feature)
- Python script execution within Rhino's context
- Compatible with both Claude Desktop and Windsurf as clients
Installation
Requirements
- Rhinoceros 3D (Version 7 or 8)
- Python 3.10 or higher
- Windows 10 or 11
Install Using uv (Recommended)
# Create and activate a virtual environment
mkdir -p .venv
uv venv .venv
source .venv/Scripts/activate # On Windows with Git Bash
Install the package
uv pip install -e .
Install Using pip
# Create and activate a virtual environment
python -m venv .venv
.venv\Scripts\activate # On Windows
Install the package
pip install -e .
Usage
Step 1: Start the Rhino Bridge Server
1. Open Rhino
2. Type EditPythonScript in the command line to open Rhino's Python editor
3. Open the Rhino server script from src/rhino_plugin/rhino_server.py
4. Run the script (F5 or click the Run button)
5. Verify you see "Rhino Bridge started!" in the output panel
Step 2: Start the MCP Server
# Activate your virtual environment
source .venv/Scripts/activate # On Windows with Git Bash
Start the MCP server
rhinomcp
Or run with custom settings:
rhinomcp --host 127.0.0.1 --port 5000 --rhino-host 127.0.0.1 --rhino-port 8888 --debug
Step 3: Connect with Claude Desktop or Windsurf
Configure Claude Desktop or Windsurf to connect to the MCP server at:
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