SolidworksMCP-TS: community SolidWorks MCP server for Claude

• Opens a part, assembly or drawing file

  Opens a SOLIDWORKS part, assembly or drawing file from a path on your PC.

  Try: “Open C:/Projects/bracket.sldprt.”

  Files · open_model

• Starts a new part

  Creates a new, empty SOLIDWORKS part document.

  Try: “Create a new part.”

  Write · create_part

• Starts a sketch on a plane or face

  Creates a new sketch on the plane or face you name, such as the Front plane.

  Try: “Start a sketch on the Front plane.”

  Write · create_sketch

• Draws a line in the sketch

  Draws a straight line between two points in the active sketch.

  Try: “Draw a 40 mm horizontal line from the origin.”

  Write · sketch_line

• Draws a rectangle in the sketch

  Draws a rectangle in the active sketch.

  Try: “Sketch a 50 x 30 mm rectangle centred on the origin.”

  Write · sketch_rectangle

• Draws a circle in the sketch

  Draws a circle with a given centre and radius in the active sketch.

  Try: “Draw a 10 mm diameter circle at the origin.”

  Write · sketch_circle

• Draws an arc in the sketch

  Draws an arc in the active sketch.

  Try: “Draw a 90 degree arc with a 20 mm radius.”

  Write · sketch_arc

• Draws a centerline in the sketch

  Draws a construction centerline in the active sketch, for example to mirror or revolve about.

  Try: “Add a vertical centerline through the origin.”

  Write · sketch_centerline

• Draws a regular polygon in the sketch

  Draws a regular polygon, such as a hexagon, in the active sketch.

  Try: “Draw a hexagon 20 mm across the flats.”

  Write · sketch_polygon

• Draws a smooth curve through points

  Draws a spline through the points you give in the active sketch.

  Try: “Draw a spline through (0,0), (10,5) and (20,0).”

  Write · sketch_spline

• Draws an ellipse in the sketch

  Draws an ellipse in the active sketch.

  Try: “Draw an ellipse 30 mm wide and 15 mm tall.”

  Write · sketch_ellipse

• Adds a relation like horizontal or tangent between sketch items

  Adds geometric relations between sketch entities, such as horizontal, parallel or tangent.

  Try: “Make these two lines parallel.”

  Write · add_sketch_constraint

• Adds a dimension to sketch items

  Adds a driving dimension to sketch entities.

  Try: “Dimension the rectangle's width to 50 mm.”

  Write · add_sketch_dimension

• Repeats sketch items in a row

  Creates a linear pattern of sketch entities.

  Try: “Repeat this circle 5 times, 15 mm apart.”

  Write · sketch_linear_pattern

• Repeats sketch items around a centre

  Creates a circular pattern of sketch entities.

  Try: “Pattern this hole 6 times around the centre.”

  Write · sketch_circular_pattern

• Mirrors sketch items about a line

  Mirrors sketch entities about a line or centerline.

  Try: “Mirror this profile about the vertical centerline.”

  Write · sketch_mirror

• Offsets sketch curves by a distance

  Creates curves offset from existing sketch entities.

  Try: “Offset the outline 2 mm inward.”

  Write · sketch_offset

• Opens an existing sketch for editing

  Enters edit mode for an existing sketch.

  Try: “Edit Sketch1.”

  Write · edit_sketch

• Closes the sketch and rebuilds

  Leaves sketch edit mode and rebuilds the model.

  Try: “Exit the sketch.”

  Write · exit_sketch

• Extrudes a sketch into a solid

  Creates an extrusion feature from a sketch, such as a boss of a set depth.

  Try: “Extrude the sketch 10 mm.”

  Write · create_extrusion

• Reads the value of a dimension

  Gets the current value of a named dimension.

  Try: “What is the value of D1@Sketch1?”

  Read · get_dimension

• Changes the value of a dimension

  Sets a named dimension to a new value.

  Try: “Set D1@Boss-Extrude1 to 25 mm.”

  Write · set_dimension

• Rebuilds the model

  Rebuilds the current model so changes take effect.

  Try: “Rebuild the model.”

  Write · rebuild_model

• Closes the model, saving or not

  Closes the current model, with the option to save or discard changes.

  Try: “Save and close this part.”

  Write · close_model

• Gets mass, volume and centre of mass

  Gets the mass properties of the current model, such as mass, volume and centre of mass.

  Try: “What is the mass and volume of this part?”

  Read · get_mass_properties

• Gets the overall size of the model

  Gets the bounding box dimensions of the current model.

  Try: “How big is this part overall?”

  Read · get_bounding_box

• Measures the distance between two items

  Measures the distance between two selected entities.

  Try: “Measure the distance between these two faces.”

  Read · measure_distance

• Checks an assembly for parts that overlap

  Checks for interference between components in an assembly.

  Try: “Do any parts in this assembly collide?”

  Read · check_interference

• Checks the model for geometry errors

  Checks the current model's geometry for errors.

  Try: “Check this part for geometry errors.”

  Read · check_geometry

• Checks draft angles for molding

  Analyses the draft angles on faces, for parts that will be molded.

  Try: “Which faces have less than 1 degree of draft?”

  Read · analyze_draft

• Creates a drawing from the open model

  Creates a new drawing from the current 3D model.

  Try: “Make a drawing of this part.”

  Write · create_drawing_from_model

• Adds a view to the drawing

  Adds a view, such as front or isometric, to the current drawing.

  Try: “Add an isometric view.”

  Write · add_drawing_view

• Adds a section view to the drawing

  Adds a section view to the current drawing.

  Try: “Add a section view through the middle.”

  Write · add_section_view

• Adds dimensions to a drawing view

  Adds dimensions to a view in the current drawing.

  Try: “Dimension the front view.”

  Write · add_dimensions

• Updates the drawing's sheet format and properties

  Updates the drawing sheet format and its properties, such as title block details.

  Try: “Set the sheet to A3 and fill in the part number.”

  Write · update_sheet_format

• Exports the model to STEP, PDF or other formats

  Exports the current model to another file format, such as STEP, IGES, STL or PDF.

  Try: “Export the open part as a STEP file to C:/Exports.”

  Write · export_file

• Exports with format options you choose

  Exports the current model with specific format options.

  Try: “Export as STL with fine resolution.”

  Write · export_with_options

• Exports several files or configurations at once

  Exports multiple configurations or files to one format.

  Try: “Export every configuration of this part as STEP.”

  Write · batch_export

• Saves a picture of the current view

  Captures a screenshot of the current model view.

  Try: “Take a screenshot of the model.”

  Files · capture_screenshot

• Copies the template settings from a drawing

  Extracts the full template settings, such as sheet format and title block, from a parent drawing.

  Try: “Extract the template from parent.slddrw.”

  Files · extract_drawing_template

• Applies saved template settings to a drawing

  Applies extracted template settings to a target drawing file.

  Try: “Apply that template to child.slddrw.”

  Write · apply_drawing_template

• Applies a template to many drawings at once

  Applies a template to multiple child drawing files.

  Try: “Apply the template to every drawing in C:/Drawings.”

  Write · batch_apply_template

• Compares template settings of two drawings

  Shows the differences in template settings between two drawings.

  Try: “How does a.slddrw's template differ from b.slddrw?”

  Files · compare_drawing_templates

• Saves a template to your library

  Saves a drawing template to a reusable library.

  Try: “Save this template to the library as Company A3.”

  Write · save_template_to_library

• Lists saved templates

  Lists all templates in the library.

  Try: “Which templates are in the library?”

  Files · list_template_library

• Creates a design table, optionally from SQL data

  Creates a design table that drives configurations, optionally filled from a SQL database.

  Try: “Create a design table with lengths 50, 75 and 100 mm.”

  Write · design_table_create

• Refreshes a design table from its SQL source

  Reloads design table data from its SQL data source.

  Try: “Refresh the design table from the database.”

  Write · design_table_refresh

• Runs a SOLIDWORKS macro file

  Runs a SOLIDWORKS macro file from a path. Macros can do anything your Windows account can.

  Try: “Run C:/Macros/export_all.swp.”

  Runs code · run_macro

• Runs a VBA macro in SOLIDWORKS

  Executes a VBA macro in SOLIDWORKS.

  Try: “Run the macro you just wrote.”

  Runs code · run_vba_macro

• Runs several macros in a row

  Runs multiple macro files one after another.

  Try: “Run these three macros in order.”

  Runs code · batch_run_macros

• Starts recording a macro with the SOLIDWORKS recorder

  Starts recording your actions with SOLIDWORKS' own VBA macro recorder.

  Try: “Start recording a macro.”

  Write · start_native_macro_recording

• Pauses or resumes macro recording

  Pauses or resumes the current macro recording.

  Try: “Pause the recording.”

  Write · pause_resume_macro_recording

• Stops recording and saves the macro

  Stops the native macro recording and saves the file.

  Try: “Stop recording and save it as setup.swp.”

  Write · stop_native_macro_recording

• Opens a macro in the VBA editor

  Opens a macro in the SOLIDWORKS VBA editor.

  Try: “Open export_all.swp in the editor.”

  Files · edit_macro

• Creates a new macro with the standard setup code

  Creates a new macro file with the SOLIDWORKS start-up code already in place.

  Try: “Create a new macro called cleanup.”

  Write · create_initialized_macro

• Turns pasted VBA code into a SOLIDWORKS macro file

  Converts plain VBA text into a properly set-up SOLIDWORKS macro.

  Try: “Turn this VBA code into a macro I can run.”

  Write · convert_text_to_native_macro

• Starts recording the server's own actions as a macro

  Starts recording the actions this server performs, so they can be exported as a macro later.

  Try: “Record what you do next as a macro.”

  Write · macro_start_recording

• Stops the server's macro recording

  Stops the current macro recording.

  Try: “Stop recording.”

  Write · macro_stop_recording

• Exports a recorded macro as VBA code

  Exports a recorded macro to VBA code.

  Try: “Export that recording as VBA.”

  Files · macro_export_vba

• Writes a VBA script from a template

  Generates a VBA script from a built-in template and your parameters. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write a VBA script that renames all features.”

  Write · generate_vba_script

• Writes VBA to create a feature

  Generates VBA code to create a specific feature. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA to add a 2 mm fillet to all edges.”

  Write · create_feature_vba

• Writes VBA to process many files

  Generates VBA for batch processing multiple files. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write a macro that saves every part in a folder as STEP.”

  Write · create_batch_vba

• Writes VBA to make drawings from models

  Generates VBA that creates drawings from 3D models. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write a macro to make drawings for all parts in C:/Parts.”

  Write · create_drawing_vba

• Writes VBA for planes, axes and points

  Generates VBA for reference geometry such as planes, axes and points. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA to add a plane 20 mm above Top.”

  Write · vba_create_reference_geometry

• Writes VBA for sweeps, lofts and boundaries

  Generates VBA for advanced features such as sweep, loft and boundary. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA for a loft between these two sketches.”

  Write · vba_advanced_features

• Writes VBA for feature patterns

  Generates VBA for linear, circular and other feature patterns. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA to pattern this hole 8 times around the axis.”

  Write · vba_pattern_features

• Writes VBA for sheet metal work

  Generates VBA for sheet metal operations. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA to add a base flange 2 mm thick.”

  Write · vba_sheet_metal

• Writes VBA for surface modeling

  Generates VBA for surface modeling operations. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA to knit these surfaces.”

  Write · vba_surface_modeling

• Writes VBA to add assembly mates

  Generates VBA for creating assembly mates. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA to mate these two faces coincident.”

  Write · vba_assembly_mates

• Writes VBA to insert and manage components

  Generates VBA for inserting and managing assembly components. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA to insert bolt.sldprt 4 times.”

  Write · vba_assembly_components

• Writes VBA to analyse an assembly

  Generates VBA for assembly analysis tasks. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA to list all components and their mass.”

  Write · vba_assembly_analysis

• Writes VBA to manage assembly configurations

  Generates VBA for managing assembly configurations. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA to add an exploded configuration.”

  Write · vba_assembly_configurations

• Writes VBA to create drawing views

  Generates VBA for creating drawing views. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA to add standard three views.”

  Write · vba_create_drawing_views

• Writes VBA to dimension drawings

  Generates VBA for adding dimensions to drawings. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA to auto-dimension every view.”

  Write · vba_drawing_dimensions

• Writes VBA to add notes and annotations

  Generates VBA for adding annotations to drawings. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA to add a general tolerance note.”

  Write · vba_drawing_annotations

• Writes VBA to add tables to drawings

  Generates VBA for creating tables, such as a bill of materials, in drawings. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA to insert a BOM table.”

  Write · vba_drawing_tables

• Writes VBA to manage sheets and formats

  Generates VBA for managing drawing sheets and sheet formats. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA to switch every sheet to A3.”

  Write · vba_drawing_sheet_format

• Writes VBA for batch file operations

  Generates VBA for batch file operations. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA to rename all files in a folder.”

  Write · vba_batch_operations

• Writes VBA to manage custom properties

  Generates VBA for managing custom properties. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA to set Material and Part Number on every part.”

  Write · vba_custom_properties

• Writes VBA for PDM vault operations

  Generates VBA for SOLIDWORKS PDM vault operations. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA to check in all files in this folder.”

  Write · vba_pdm_operations

• Writes VBA for design tables

  Generates VBA for creating and managing design tables. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA to build a design table for three lengths.”

  Write · vba_design_table

• Writes VBA to manage configurations

  Generates VBA for managing configurations. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write a SolidWorks VBA macro that creates three configurations of this part with different lengths.”

  Write · vba_configurations

• Writes VBA for equations and global variables

  Generates VBA for managing equations and global variables. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA to set a global variable for wall thickness.”

  Write · vba_equations

• Writes VBA to set up simulation studies

  Generates VBA for setting up simulation studies. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA to set up a static study with a fixed face.”

  Write · vba_simulation_setup

• Writes VBA for advanced API automation

  Generates VBA for advanced API automation and event handling. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Write VBA that runs when a file is saved.”

  Write · vba_api_automation

• Writes VBA with error handling and logging

  Generates VBA with error handling and logging built in. Writes VBA macro code for you to review or run later; it does not change your model by itself.

  Try: “Add error handling and a log file to this macro.”

  Write · vba_error_handling

• Sets up SOLIDWORKS PDM vault settings

  Configures PDM vault settings and operations. Only available when ENABLE_PDM is set to true.

  Try: “Connect to the Engineering PDM vault.”

  Write · pdm_configure

Watch out for

• It runs any macro file it is given

  Three tools run SOLIDWORKS macro files by path, and VBA macros can do anything your Windows user can. Read a macro before you let it run. github.com

• Setup asks you to lower macro security

  The author says SOLIDWORKS macro security must be set to Low, which also lets other macros run without a prompt. Set it back when you are done. github.com

• It can write files and close without saving

  Export, template and macro tools write wherever the assistant points them, and it can close a model without saving. Keep backups and use a work folder. github.com

• Most tools are untested

  The README calls it alpha and says most tools have not been checked against a live SOLIDWORKS. Try it on test parts first. github.com

• It can connect to SQL databases

  Design table tools can pull from SQL Server or Postgres if you set a connection string. Leave those unset unless you need them. github.com

• Dependency warnings on install

  One user's install reported 10 dependency warnings, one of them critical, in April 2026. github.com

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