Maya MCP Server

Control Autodesk Maya scenes with 71 typed tools for modeling, animation, shading, and more.

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What is the Maya MCP Server?

Control Autodesk Maya scenes with 71 typed tools for modeling, animation, shading, and more.

The short version

Maya MCP is an open-source, local Model Context Protocol server for controlling Autodesk Maya through Maya's commandPort.

  • runs outside Maya, so the server stays isolated from Maya imports
  • talks to Maya over localhost only
  • exposes 71 typed tools instead of raw API calls
  • supports safer scene replacement flows for unsaved changes
  • leaves raw code execution disabled unless you opt in

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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
health1
maya2
scene9
nodes7
attributes2
selection6
connections5
mesh3
viewport1
modeling15
shading3
skin6
animation6

How to install the Maya MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "maya": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["maya-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "PYTHONPATH": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
PYTHONPATHPython module search path for a local installation.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Maya MCP to Family.”
  • “Use Maya MCP to health.”
  • “Use Maya MCP to maya.”

Frequently asked questions

Control Autodesk Maya scenes with 71 typed tools for modeling, animation, shading, and more. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.