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MCP Server — kumoproductions/mcp-cinema4d

MCP server for Cinema 4D — entity CRUD, parameter-level access, batched undo, security controls.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the MCP Server?

MCP server for Cinema 4D — entity CRUD, parameter-level access, batched undo, security controls.

What it actually does

Let an LLM drive Cinema 4D. mcp-cinema4d bridges MCP-compatible clients (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or any other stdio-capable MCP client) to a running Cinema 4D 2026 session so the model can inspect scene hierarchy, author shots, build node materials, and rig animation through a typed, undo-safe tool layer — not arbitrary Python pasted into a Script Manager.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cinema4d": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@kumoproductions/mcp-cinema4d"],
      "env": {
        "C4D_MCP_TOKEN": "your-value",
        "C4D_MCP_HOST": "your-value",
        "C4D_BRIDGE_HOST": "your-value",
        "C4D_MCP_BRIDGE_HOST": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
C4D_MCP_TOKENCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
C4D_MCP_HOSTEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Optional
C4D_BRIDGE_HOSTEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Optional
C4D_MCP_BRIDGE_HOSTEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use MCP to Group.”
  • “Use MCP to Basics.”
  • “Use MCP to Script-style.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for Cinema 4D — entity CRUD, parameter-level access, batched undo, security controls. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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