Cadlens MCP Server

Model Context Protocol server that wraps the CADLens REST API.

Local serverstdio

What is the Cadlens MCP Server?

Model Context Protocol server that wraps the CADLens REST API.

What the server does

Get an API key from the Cadlens dashboard first — keys start with cadl_ and are created in the dashboard for free.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
cadlens_parse_fileUpload a local CAD file, poll until parsed (5 min budget), return summary.
cadlens_parse_urlDownload a CAD file from a URL, then parse it like parse_file.
cadlens_get_jobCheap status check (PENDING / PROCESSING / COMPLETED / FAILED).
cadlens_get_resultFetch parsed content. mode: summary (default), entities_by_type, entities_on_layer, full.
cadlens_refresh_image_urlRe-fetch the 1h presigned PNG URL without re-downloading the full result.
cadlens_list_jobsThe 100 most recent jobs for the configured API key.
cadlens_delete_jobDelete a job and its S3 artifacts. Irreversible.

How to install the Cadlens MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cadlens": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@cadlens/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "CADLENS_API_KEY": "cadl_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
CADLENS_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
WEBHOOK_PORTConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
WEBHOOK_PUBLIC_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Cadlens to cadlens parse file.”
  • “Use Cadlens to cadlens parse url.”
  • “Use Cadlens to cadlens get job.”

Frequently asked questions

Model Context Protocol server that wraps the CADLens REST API. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.