blender-toolkit

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---
name: blender-toolkit
description: Automate Blender tasks like creating 3D shapes, managing materials, and retargeting Mixamo animations with real-time control.
source: https://github.com/Dev-GOM/claude-code-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/blender-toolkit/skills
---

## ⚠️ Installation Check (READ THIS FIRST)

**IMPORTANT**: Before using this skill, check Blender addon installation status.

**Config location**: Check the shared config file for your installation status:
```
~/.claude/plugins/marketplaces/dev-gom-plugins/blender-config.json
```

**Always run scripts with `--help` first** to see usage. DO NOT read the source until you try running the script first and find that a customized solution is abslutely necessary. These scripts can be very large and thus pollute your context window. They exist to be called directly as black-box scripts rather than ingested into your context window.

**Required actions based on config**:

### 1. If Blender Not Detected (`blenderExecutable: null`)

Blender was not found during initialization. Please:

1. **Install Blender 4.0+** from https://www.blender.org
2. **Restart Claude Code session** to trigger auto-detection
3. Check logs: `.blender-toolkit/init-log.txt`

### 2. If Multiple Versions Detected (`detectedBlenderVersions` array)

The system detected multiple Blender installations. If you want to use a different version:

1. **Open config file** (path shown above)
2. **Edit `blenderExecutable`** field to your preferred version path
3. **Restart Claude Code session**

Example:
```json
{
  "detectedBlenderVersions": [
    {"version": "4.2.0", "path": "C:\\Program Files\\Blender Foundation\\Blender 4.2\\blender.exe"},
    {"version": "4.1.0", "path": "C:\\Program Files\\Blender Foundation\\Blender 4.1\\blender.exe"}
  ],
  "blenderExecutable": "C:\\Program Files\\Blender Foundation\\Blender 4.2\\blender.exe"
}
```

### 3. If Addon Not Installed (`addonInstalled: false`)

The addon needs to be installed manually. Follow these steps:

**Manual Installation Steps**:

**Method 1: Install from ZIP (Recommended)**
```bash
# 1. Open Blender 4.0+
# 2. Edit > Preferences > Add-ons > Install
# 3. Select: .blender-toolkit/blender-toolkit-addon-v*.zip
# 4. Enable "Blender Toolkit WebSocket Server"
```

**Method 2: Install from Source**
```bash
# 1. Open Blender 4.0+
# 2. Edit > Preferences > Add-ons > Install
# 3. Select: plugins/blender-toolkit/skills/addon/__init__.py
# 4. Enable "Blender Toolkit WebSocket Server"
```

**Start WebSocket Server**:
1. Open 3D View → Sidebar (press N key)
2. Find "Blender Toolkit" tab
3. Click "Start Server" button
4. Default port: 9400 (auto-assigned per project)

**Update Config**:
- Open config file (path shown above)
- Set `"addonInstalled": true`
- Save file

**Verify Connection**:
- Try a simple command: `node .blender-toolkit/bt.js list-objects`
- If successful, you'll see a list of objects in your scene

**Troubleshooting**:
- If Blender path is incorrect: Update `blenderExecutable` in config
- If port is in use: System will auto-assign next available port (9401-9500)
- Check logs: `.blender-toolkit/init-log.txt`
- Check Blender console for error messages

### 4. If Everything is Ready (`addonInstalled: true`)

✅ You're all set! You can use all Blender Toolkit commands.

---

# blender-toolkit

Automate Blender workflows with WebSocket-based real-time control. Create geometry, manage materials and modifiers, and retarget Mixamo animations to custom rigs with intelligent bone mapping.

## Purpose

Provide comprehensive Blender automation through:
- 🎨 **Geometry Creation** - Primitives (cube, sphere, cylinder, plane, cone, torus)
- 🎭 **Material Management** - Create, assign, and configure materials
- 🔧 **Modifier Control** - Add, apply, and manage modifiers
- 🎬 **Animation Retargeting** - Mixamo to custom rigs with automatic bone mapping

## When to Use

Use this skill when:
- **Creating 3D Geometry:** User wants to create primitives or manipulate meshes
-