KeyShot MCP

Control local KeyShot scenes, cameras, and renders via headless scripting.

Source

Official Registry

Updated

2026-07-20

// securityCaution

Requires keys· KEYSHOT_HEADLESS_EXE, KEYSHOT_OUTPUT_DIR, KEYSHOT_ALLOW_EXTERNAL_OUTPUTS, KEYSHOT_TIMEOUT_MS, KEYSHOT_LICENSE_ARGS, KEYSHOT_MATERIAL_PRESETS, KEYSHOT_CAMERA_PRESETS
Runs locally
Official / curated
Open source
Community-trusted

Running security audit…

Credentials
Network egress
Code execution
Data access
Supply chain

// install

Copy the install command and let the AI configure it · recommended for beginners

Please install the "KeyShot MCP" MCP server from askskill:
Run: claude mcp add 'io-github-truman-t3-keyshot-mcp' -- npx -y keyshot-mcp

// examples

Batch switch cameras and render

Prompt

Use KeyShot MCP to connect to a local scene, switch to Camera_A, Camera_B, and Camera_C in sequence, and render each view.

Expected

Returns camera-switching and rendering results, producing renders for each specified view.

Update environment and re-render

Prompt

Use KeyShot MCP to open a local KeyShot scene, switch to a specified environment setup, and render again.

Expected

Completes the environment change and outputs a new render result or execution status.

Script scene control

Prompt

Use KeyShot MCP to perform scripted control on a local KeyShot scene and report the current scene, camera, and render operation status.

Expected

Returns the scene control process and related operation results for automation workflows.

// use cases

Batch product visualization rendering

After preparing a scene in local KeyShot, designers can use this tool to switch cameras or environments by script and batch render outputs, reducing repetitive manual work.

Render workflow automation

Developers can integrate local KeyShot scene control and rendering into automated workflows, using headless scripting to trigger standardized rendering tasks.

// docs

No documentation provided

Check the source repo for usage and examples.

Go to source repo ↗

// FAQ

What does this tool mainly do?

It is used to control local KeyShot through headless scripting, including scenes, cameras, environments, and rendering operations. It is suitable for integrating KeyShot actions into automation workflows.

Does it operate on local or cloud KeyShot?

The provided description explicitly says it controls local KeyShot. For remote or cloud deployment support, see the source repository.

What prerequisites are needed for installation or runtime?

A known prerequisite is a local KeyShot environment that can be controlled. For exact installation steps, runtime dependencies, or configuration requirements, see the source repository.

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