gchen19/AnkusDrive
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CLI + MCP server that turns FreeCAD into a mechanical-design workbench for LLM agents — parametric CAD, drawings, FEM/CFD simulation, and manufacturing checks
MCP
gchen19/AnkusDrive
Added 13 Sept 2026
Overview
A CLI and MCP server that exposes FreeCAD as a mechanical-design workbench for LLM agents. It enables parametric CAD modeling, technical drawings, FEM/CFD simulation, and manufacturing checks through a programmatic interface.
Best for
Best for
Developers building LLM agents for mechanical design automation
Use cases
- Automate parametric CAD model generation with LLM agents
- Run FEM/CFD simulations and retrieve results programmatically
- Generate technical drawings and manufacturing feasibility checks
How to use
Install
pip install ankusdrive # or into an env you manage yourselfClients listed in this record (not verified here)
Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Continue
Notes
3 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-09-13. Licensed Apache-2.0.
Pros
- Directly integrates FreeCAD, a mature open-source CAD tool
- Covers a broad range of design tasks from modeling to simulation
- Python-based, making it easy to extend or embed in agent workflows
Cons
- Very low community adoption with only 3 stars
- Requires a working FreeCAD installation and configuration
- Documentation and examples are likely sparse given the project's early stage
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