Overview
The Meshy MCP (Model Context Protocol) server lets AI coding agents like Cursor and Claude Code call Meshy's 3D generation tools directly from your coding environment, separate from the web-based Meshy Agent.
Meshy Agent vs. Meshy MCP
The web-based Meshy Agent runs inside meshy.ai and lets you generate assets through a chat-style interface in your browser. The Meshy MCP server instead exposes the same underlying generation tools to any MCP-compatible client — such as an AI coding assistant — so you can request 3D models without leaving your development environment.
Installation
Add the Meshy MCP server to your client's MCP configuration (for example, your Cursor or Claude Code MCP settings file), pointing it at the Meshy MCP server command or endpoint as documented for your client.
Adding Your API Key
Generate an API key from your Meshy account settings and set it in the MCP server's configuration (typically as an environment variable). This key authenticates the MCP server's requests against your account's credit balance.
Supported Clients
Any client that supports the Model Context Protocol can connect to the Meshy MCP server, including Cursor and Claude Code. Configuration steps differ slightly per client — refer to your client's own MCP setup documentation for the exact file location and syntax.
Credits and Security
Generations triggered through the MCP server consume credits from your connected Meshy account just like the web app or API. Treat your API key as a secret — anyone with access to it can generate against your account's credit balance, so avoid committing it to source control or shared configuration files.
FAQ
1. Is the MCP server the same as the Meshy Agent in the browser?
No. The Meshy Agent is a browser-based chat interface on meshy.ai, while the MCP server exposes Meshy's tools to external AI coding clients like Cursor or Claude Code.
2. Why isn't my coding agent detecting the Meshy MCP server?
Double-check your MCP configuration file's syntax and that the server entry points to the correct command or endpoint, then restart your client.
3. Do MCP-triggered generations use the same credits as my web account?
Yes, they draw from the same account balance as your API key.
4. Is it safe to share my API key across multiple coding tools?
You can reuse the same key across clients you trust, but avoid exposing it in shared or public configuration files.
