Sketchfab MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with Sketchfab to find & download 3D models

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What is the Sketchfab MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with Sketchfab to find & download 3D models

What it actually does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with Sketchfab's 3D model platform. This MCP allows you to search, view details, and download 3D models from Sketchfab directly through Claude or Cursor.

  • Search for 3D Models — Find models on Sketchfab using keywords, tags, and categories
  • View Model Details — Get comprehensive information about specific models
  • Download Models — Download models in various formats (gltf, glb, usdz, source)

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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
queryoptional): Text search query (e.g., "car", "house", "character")
tagsoptional): Filter by specific tags (e.g., ["animated", "rigged", "pbr"])
categoriesoptional): Filter by categories (e.g., ["characters", "architecture", "vehicles"])
downloadableoptional): Set to true to show only downloadable models
limitoptional): Maximum number of results to return (1-24, default: 10)
modelIdThe unique ID of the Sketchfab model to download
formatoptional): Preferred format to download the model in (gltf, glb, usdz, source)
outputPathoptional): Local directory or file path to save the downloaded file

How to install the Sketchfab MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sketchfab": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/build/index.js",
        "--api-key",
        "YOUR_API_KEY"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

  • Node.js 18 or higher - A Sketchfab API key (for authentication)

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with Sketchfab to find & download 3D models Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.