Parametric CAD Modeling
Builds and edits parametric CAD parts as Python models and exports STEP, STL and GLB.
Install
npx skills add earthtojake/text-to-cad --skill cad -g -a claude-code -y- Repository
- earthtojake/text-to-cad24.7k
- Category
- Design
- Updated
- 3d ago
- License
- MIT
- Context cost
- Mediumabout 3,000 tokens
- Runs scripts
- No, instructions only
What it does
Creates and edits parametric CAD parts and assemblies as Python build123d models that cadgen's engine builds and the CAD Viewer shows live; exports STEP, STL, 3MF, GLB and xbf files on request; resolves prompt references, measures geometry, and articulates or animates assemblies. Use for 3D CAD modeling, editing a model script (any change to a part's or assembly's `.py`), organizing a CAD project, exporting or converting CAD files, Quick Edit prompts, mechanisms, and explode or showcase animations. Opens and reviews existing XBF, STEP/STP, STL, 3MF and GLB files in the CAD Viewer.
CAD modeling and inspection
Provenance: maintained in earthtojake/text-to-cad. Use the installed local skill files for the current interface.
A model is a Python function; running its script rebuilds it in cadgen's warm engine, and the page the person has open updates. Files are exports, made when asked.
Start with the task
| Task | Start with | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Create or edit a part or assembly | The project's model script, or a new one (below). | Models, build123d, positioning |
| Organize a CAD project | The project's existing layout. | Project layout |
| Export STEP, STL, 3MF, GLB or xbf | cadgen export <id> <file>. | Exports |
| Use a vendor STEP, an xbf or a scan in a model | read_step, read_xbf or read_mesh in the body. | Inputs |
| Resolve a reference from a prompt | cadgen inspect <id> '<ref>'. | References |
| Measure or check geometry | A check script that calls the model. | Inspection |
| See a model, a view or a pose | cadgen snapshot <id> out.png. | Snapshots |
| Articulate a mechanism | build123d joints in the body, then cadgen.ap242. | Kinematics |
| Explode, reveal or showcase a model | cadgen.gltf's animation() in the body. | Animation |
| Open an existing XBF, STEP/STP, STL, 3MF or GLB | Show it to the user. | Show the model |
A project built with cadgen 0.7 may need migrating: see migrations.
