Automate SolidWorks modeling, dimension edits, and 3D file export with AI.
This MCP tool appears to operate mainly locally via COM automation for SolidWorks, with optional build123d-based geometry generation; the materials do not indicate any required secrets or remote endpoints. The main concerns are its ability to invoke local code/process capabilities and read/write local CAD files, while being open-source under MIT but with low community adoption and unknown maintenance status.
The materials explicitly state that no keys or environment variables are required, and no API tokens, account credentials, or third-party authentication flows are described, so credential exposure risk appears low.
No remote endpoints are declared, and the described functionality focuses on local SolidWorks/COM automation and local preview generation; based on the available materials, there is no clear evidence of user data being sent out.
This tool is flagged as executes-code, and the description indicates it automates SolidWorks via COM and can optionally run build123d code-based CAD generation; this implies local process/code invocation capability, which is a normal but sensitive MCP permission surface and warrants environment isolation.
Its stated functions include opening/saving parts, modifying dimensions, exporting STEP, and generating PNG previews, indicating at least read/write access to local CAD files and derived outputs. The materials do not show data access beyond its stated purpose, but it should still be deployed with least-privilege file scope.
Positive factors are that the project is open-source and MIT-licensed, allowing source review; however, it comes from a third-party registry, has only 0 stars, and has unknown maintenance status, so trust is limited and code/dependency review is advisable before production use.
Copy the install command and let the AI configure it · recommended for beginners
No copy-paste install info for "solidworks-mcp" yet — see the docs or source repo.
Open the specified SolidWorks part file, change the length to 120 mm and the hole diameter to 8 mm, save it as a new version, and tell me which dimensions were modified.
A completed change summary plus the newly saved updated part file.
Open the target part from the current assembly, verify it can be saved properly, export it as a STEP file, and report the export path and status.
A deliverable STEP file and a clear success or failure export status.
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Executable modeling code, a PNG preview, and an explanation of the key dimension parameters.
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