Text-to-CAD: Generate 3D models with coding agents (open source)
A new open-source project called Text-to-CAD allows users to generate 3D models using coding agents. It supports various file formats and provides tools for editing and reviewing CAD designs. The project aims to streamline the CAD modeling process by integrating coding capabilities with traditional design workflows.
- ▪Text-to-CAD enables the creation of source-controlled CAD models using coding agents like Codex and Claude.
- ▪Users can export models in multiple formats, including STEP, STL, and DXF, and utilize a CAD Explorer for visual reviews.
- ▪The project includes various bundled skills for tasks such as generating URDF and SDF files, as well as finding off-the-shelf CAD parts.
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CAD Skills A collection of agent skills for CAD, robotics and hardware design Docs | Demo ✨ Features Generate - Create source-controlled CAD models with coding agents like Codex and Claude Code. Export - Produce STEP, STL, 3MF, DXF, GLB, topology data, and URDF/SDF/SRDF robot descriptions. Browse - Inspect generated geometry, flat patterns, and robot-description files in CAD Explorer. Source - Find and download off-the-shelf STEP parts from the hosted step.parts catalog. Reference - Copy stable @cad[...] references so agents can make precise follow-up edits. Review - Render quick review images for fast checks during an iteration loop. Reproduce - Edit source files first, then regenerate explicit targets. Local - Run harness, skills and explorer locally with no backend to host.
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