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RhinoMCP connects Rhino to Claude AI through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling AI-assisted 3D modeling and architectural design.

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Overview

RhinoMCP is an integration that connects Rhino to Claude AI through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling AI-assisted 3D modeling and architectural design.

To use RhinoMCP, install the Rhino plugin and the MCP server, then start the connection in Rhino and interact with Claude AI to perform various modeling tasks.

  • Two-way communication between Claude AI and Rhino - Geometry manipulation capabilities for creating, modifying, and deleting 3D objects - Material control for applying and modifying materials and colors - Scene inspection to get detailed information about the current Rhino scene - Ability to execute arbitrary Python code in Rhino from Claude
  1. Assisting in architectural design by generating complex 3D models
  2. Automating repetitive modeling tasks through AI commands
  3. Enhancing creativity in design by allowing AI to suggest modifications

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Rhino MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rhinomcpserver-always-tinkering": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-rhinomcpserver-always-tinkering"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rhinomcpserver-always-tinkering": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-rhinomcpserver-always-tinkering"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rhinomcpserver-always-tinkering": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-rhinomcpserver-always-tinkering"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "rhinomcpserver-always-tinkering": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-rhinomcpserver-always-tinkering"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rhinomcpserver-always-tinkering": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-rhinomcpserver-always-tinkering"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rhinomcpserver-always-tinkering": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-rhinomcpserver-always-tinkering"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is required to run RhinoMCP?

You need Rhino 7 or newer and Python 3.10 or newer.

Can I run arbitrary Python code in Rhino using RhinoMCP?

Yes, the system allows executing Python code directly in Rhino.

What should I do if I encounter connection issues?

Ensure both the Rhino plugin server and the MCP server are running.

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