{"id":"cl0nazepamm-3dsmax-mcp","name":"3dsmax-mcp","af_score":54.8,"security_score":31.8,"reliability_score":22.5,"what_it_does":"An MCP server that allows AI agents to inspect and manipulate Autodesk 3ds Max scenes via a FastMCP (Python/stdio) server bridged to 3ds Max through a native C++ Global Utility Plugin (named pipes) or, as a fallback, a MAXScript TCP listener on port 8765.","best_when":"You have local access to Autodesk 3ds Max (recommended: 2026), can install the provided bridge, and want an agent to automate repetitive scene/modeling tasks with an MCP-compatible client.","avoid_when":"You cannot control agent permissions/actions (safe mode) or you must operate with strict network/security constraints (named pipes/TCP, running scripts inside 3ds Max).","last_evaluated":"2026-03-30T15:26:32.365212+00:00","has_mcp":true,"has_api":false,"auth_methods":["Local MCP (stdio-based) client connection","No documented end-user authentication in README; access is gated by local environment and (for MAXScript listener) safe mode restrictions"],"has_free_tier":false,"known_gotchas":["Agent-driven MAXScript/Python execution risks: safe mode is ON by default but disabling it expands capabilities.","If the native bridge plugin is not installed, a TCP/MAXScript listener fallback is used; behavior and safety may differ.","Agent skill activation may require manual steps depending on the client (Claude requires manual activation via prompt).","Paths and environment setup (plugins folder, Max install dir) are Windows/3ds-Max-specific and must be correct for tools to work."],"error_quality":0.0}