MCP or Not?
OfficialClaude connector: yes

Blender MCP server & Claude connector

Does Blender have an official MCP server or Claude connector?

Official

As of October 2026, Blender Lab, the Blender project's experimental division, publishes an official MCP server and add-on for Blender 5.1 or newer. It runs locally: the add-on inside Blender talks to a separate server process. It can execute LLM-written Python in your scene, and Blender warns it has no safeguards, so use a VM or non-sensitive machine.

Last checked

Verdict and evidence

What we checked
Blender Lab MCP Server
Published by
Blender Lab (official)
Runs
Runs locally
Sign-in
None
Stage
unknown
Plan
Requires Blender 5.1 or newer and the MCP Server add-on (version 1.0.3 listed).

Evidence

What an AI can do in Blender

Read

  • Summarize the blend file (data-block counts, workspace, render engine)get_blendfile_summary_datablocks
  • Get the scene's collection hierarchy and objectsget_objects_summary
  • Get a structured summary of one objectget_object_detail_summary
  • Look up Blender Python API docsget_python_api_docs
  • Search the manual docssearch_manual_docs
  • Screenshot of the Blender window as PNGget_screenshot_of_window_as_image

Run

  • Execute Python code in the connected Blender instanceexecute_blender_code
  • Render the viewport to a pathrender_viewport_to_path

From the publisher’s documentation for the version we checked. Not every tool is listed.

Setup

Other clients

Install the add-on in Blender (drag the zip in twice: once to add the Blender Lab repository, once to install), then use the .mcpb bundle if your client supports it, or install the server from source per the project wiki. llama.cpp is the documented reference client.

Source

Safety check

  • Pass

    Publisher verified

    Documented on blender.org/lab and hosted at projects.blender.org/lab, Blender's own Git server; Claude's directory lists Blender Lab as publisher with an Anthropic verified badge.

  • Pass

    Auth model

    Local add-on plus local server over a TCP socket; no account or API key documented.

  • Flag

    Write and delete access

    execute_blender_code runs arbitrary LLM-generated Python in Blender. Blender's page warns there are no safeguards against data deletion or exfiltration and recommends a VM or machine without sensitive data. No read-only mode was documented.

  • Pass

    Tool-description injection scan

    Read the generated tool listing in readme_tools.rst (26 tools); descriptions are plain functional text with no instructions to the AI.

  • Pass

    Repo maintenance

    lab/blender_mcp on projects.blender.org: not archived, last update 2026-09-29, about 28 stars (Gitea API).

Community alternatives

Built and maintained by third parties, not Blender. Check the safety notes before connecting one to a real account.

MCP for Blender (blender-mcp)

ahujasid (Siddharth Ahuja) · Runs locally · API key or token

Run Python in your live Blender · Compact scene summary · View the viewport, camera or multi-angle sheets · Generate and import a 3D model with an AI generator · Search Poly Haven, Sketchfab and Poly Pizza assets · Import an asset

  • ⚠ Publisher verified: Community project by an individual developer; README states it is not affiliated with the Blender Foundation. The repo was renamed from blender-mcp to mcp-for-blender.
  • ⚠ Write and delete access: execute_blender_code runs arbitrary Python; README warns it is dangerous. An opt-in safe mode (BLENDER_MCP_SAFE_MODE=1) blocks risky scripts, but it is off by default.

FAQ

Is there an official Blender MCP server?

Yes. Blender Lab publishes an MCP server and add-on, documented at blender.org/lab/mcp-server and hosted on projects.blender.org. It needs Blender 5.1 or newer. The popular blender-mcp project on GitHub is a separate community project.

Is there a Blender connector for Claude?

Claude's connector directory lists a Blender connector published by Blender Lab with an Anthropic verified badge, added April 2026. It still requires the Blender add-on running locally.

Is the Blender MCP server safe?

It can run LLM-generated Python inside Blender, and Blender states there are no safeguards against deleting or sending out your data. Blender recommends a virtual machine or a machine without sensitive information. Save your work first.

What is the difference between the official and community Blender MCP?

The official Blender Lab server focuses on scene inspection, docs lookup and screenshots plus code execution. The community mcp-for-blender adds asset search and AI 3D model generation, has a much larger user base, and is not affiliated with the Blender Foundation.

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