SolidWorks MCP Server
SolidWorks MCP server enabling AI agents to interact with SolidWorks — the industry-standard mechanical CAD software — controlling SolidWorks via its API, creating and modifying 3D models and assemblies, reading part properties and dimensions, running simulations, generating drawings, and integrating AI-driven mechanical design assistance into engineering workflows. Requires SolidWorks running locally.
Score Breakdown
⚙ Agent Friendliness
🔒 Security
Local COM API. No network. Proprietary CAD designs stay local. Windows-only — use Windows security features.
⚡ Reliability
Best When
A mechanical engineer using SolidWorks needs AI assistance with CAD automation — parametric design, model querying, or repetitive modeling tasks that benefit from AI direction.
Avoid When
You use Fusion 360, CATIA, NX, or other CAD platforms, or don't have a SolidWorks license.
Use Cases
- • Automating repetitive CAD modeling tasks from mechanical design agents
- • Reading and modifying part dimensions and properties from engineering agents
- • Generating bill of materials and design reports from product management agents
- • Creating parametric model variations from design iteration agents
- • Checking design for manufacturability constraints from quality agents
- • Extracting 3D model data for downstream analysis from data pipeline agents
Not For
- • Teams without SolidWorks license (expensive commercial CAD software)
- • Non-mechanical design (use Blender or other tools for organic modeling, game assets)
- • FEA/CFD simulation (SolidWorks Simulation is a separate module with additional cost)
Interface
Authentication
No authentication — communicates with running SolidWorks instance via COM API. SolidWorks must be running with a valid license. Windows-only (SolidWorks is Windows exclusive).
Pricing
MCP server is free. SolidWorks Professional/Premium license costs $3,000-$8,000+/year. SolidWorks for Makers provides cheaper access for personal projects.
Agent Metadata
Known Gotchas
- ⚠ SolidWorks must be running and unlicensed — no license means no API access
- ⚠ Windows-only: SolidWorks is exclusively Windows; Mac/Linux not supported
- ⚠ SolidWorks COM API is complex — agent must understand SolidWorks modeling concepts
- ⚠ AI-generated CAD operations must be validated by engineers before manufacturing
- ⚠ SolidWorks API version varies by SW release — verify compatibility with installed version
- ⚠ Community/niche MCP — limited documentation; may require significant customization for workflows
Alternatives
Full Evaluation Report
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Scores are editorial opinions as of 2026-03-06.