rhino-mcp

by tanishqbhattad · Media & Design · ★ 32

rhino-mcp is an MCP server by tanishqbhattad. Rhino MCP server: AI-assisted architectural modelling in Rhino 8 with Claude, ChatGPT, Codex, Gemini or local Ollama. 128 tools: massing, vaults, arches, drawings, materials, PDF tracing, plus intent validation that catches errors valid geometry hides. Protocol 5.1, no .NET SDK required. It has 32 GitHub stars and ranks #674 of 2017 in Media & Design by stars.

Category: Media & Design
Author: tanishqbhattad
GitHub stars: 32
This week: Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
Language: C#
License: MIT (open source)
Last update: 2026-10-12 (12 days ago)
Links: Source

3d-modeling
ai
architecture
artificial-intelligence
automation
bim
chatgpt
claude
computational-design
generative-design
grasshopper
llm
+8 more

How to install rhino-mcp

Install steps differ per project, so follow the README in the rhino-mcp repository. Most MCP servers start with a single command (npx -y <package>, uvx <package> or a Docker image) that you add to your client's config. The install guide shows where that goes in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code.

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What is rhino-mcp?

rhino-mcp is an MCP server by tanishqbhattad in the Media & Design category. Rhino MCP server: AI-assisted architectural modelling in Rhino 8 with Claude, ChatGPT, Codex, Gemini or local Ollama. 128 tools: massing, vaults, arches, drawings, materials, PDF tracing, plus intent validation that catches errors valid geometry... It has 32 GitHub stars and ranks #674 of 2017 in Media & Design by stars.

Is rhino-mcp free and open source?

Yes. rhino-mcp is published under the MIT license, so you can run, modify and self-host it at no cost. If it connects to a paid service, that service's own pricing and API terms still apply. Check the repository for the exact license text before using it commercially.

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