blender-optics-simulator
CommunityMCP server by emircbngl · updated · ★ 24
Build, align & render a real optical bench in Blender; drivable by an AI agent over MCP. blender-optics-simulator is a community project by emircbngl, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 28 days ago
GPL-3.0: copyleft, check the terms before using it in a product
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
OPTICS_Environment variable | Optional | TCP port of the add-on's localhost bridge inside Blender (Optics > Simulation > Start MCP Bridge). Default: 9765 |
OPTICS_Environment variable | Optional | Host of the add-on bridge. Default: 127.0.0.1 |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
Install blender-optics-simulator
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add blender-optics-simulator -- uvx blender-optics-mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
Step-by-step: install blender-optics-simulator in Claude Code
{
"mcpServers": {
"blender-optics-simulator": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"blender-optics-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
Step-by-step: install blender-optics-simulator in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"blender-optics-simulator": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"blender-optics-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"blender-optics-simulator": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"blender-optics-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add blender-optics-simulator -- uvx blender-optics-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"blender-optics-simulator": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"blender-optics-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
Step-by-step: install blender-optics-simulator in Antigravity CLI
gemini mcp add blender-optics-simulator uvx blender-optics-mcpGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
Step-by-step: install blender-optics-simulator in Gemini CLI
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the blender-optics-simulator block.
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blender-optics-simulator: common questions
How do I install blender-optics-simulator?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add blender-optics-simulator -- uvx blender-optics-mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is blender-optics-simulator the official server?
blender-optics-simulator is a community project by emircbngl, not verified by a company domain.
Is blender-optics-simulator free?
The code is published under the GPL-3.0 licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is blender-optics-simulator safe to use?
It scores 68 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence C, quality C. Security check: grade A, no risky patterns found in the files checked. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to blender-optics-simulator?
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Does blender-optics-simulator work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.
