Blender MCP, KiCad MCP, gdsfactory, CadQuery, and OpenSCAD.
| Tool | Domain | Main links | Maturity level | Commercial / real-world use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blender MCP | 3D / CG (Blender) |
Site
blender-mcp.com
Code github.com/ahujasid/blender-mcp |
Early-stage MCP integration on top of mature Blender | Used by early adopters (small studios, indie game teams, technical artists) for AI-assisted 3D workflows. |
| KiCad MCP | PCB / electronics |
Code
github.com/lamaalrajih/kicad-mcp
Community forum.kicad.info |
Experimental / early-stage, community-driven integration | Internal prototypes and pilots in hardware startups and small EE teams for AI-assisted PCB design. |
| gdsfactory | Chips / photonics |
Docs
gdsfactory.github.io
Code github.com/gdsfactory/gdsfactory Commercial gdsfactory.com |
Production-grade open source plus commercial “GDSFactory+” | Used by photonics/chip startups, research fabs, and R&D teams for real chip design, verification, and validation. |
| CadQuery | Mechanical CAD |
Docs
cadquery.readthedocs.io
Code github.com/CadQuery/cadquery |
Mature open-source Python CAD library | Used in startups and companies for scripted parametric parts and internal CAD automation. |
| OpenSCAD | General 3D / makers | Site openscad.org | Very mature, long-lived scripted CAD ecosystem | Widely used in 3D-printing/maker communities and small commercial shops for fixtures, jigs, and custom enclosures. |