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Simple MCP for using the Sketchfab API

Publisher	eddydpyl
Repository	`sketchfab_mcp`
Language	Python
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Stars	1
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Categories	Developer Tools Design
License	MIT
Links	GitHub

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Sketchfab exposes MCP capabilities that can be used by compatible AI clients and agents.
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Sketchfab MCP

A microservice for interacting with the Sketchfab API using MCP (Model Control Protocol).

Features

Search for downloadable models on Sketchfab
Download a model from Sketchfab given a UID

Environment Variables

SKETCHFAB_API_TOKEN: Your Sketchfab API token

How to use

Create an Sketchfab account: https://sketchfab.com/
You can find your Sketchfab API Token at: https://sketchfab.com/settings/password
Add the following MCP server as a command in Cursor:

bash
env SKETCHFAB_API_TOKEN=PLACEHOLDER uvx sketchfab-mcp

Running with Docker

bash
docker build -t sketchfab-mcp .
docker run -it --rm -p 8000:8000 -e SKETCHFAB_API_TOKEN=PLACEHOLDER sketchfab-mcp

Installation

TypingMind

Prerequisites:

Node.js 18+

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sketchfab-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "sketchfab-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SKETCHFAB_API_TOKEN": "PLACEHOLDER"
      }
    }
  }
}

Use Sketchfab MCP with multiple AI models

TypingMind connects MCP tools at the workspace level, so once Sketchfab is connected, you can use it with different AI models in TypingMind instead of setting it up separately for each model. This MCP runs locally through the TypingMind MCP connector on your device.

Setup guide to use the local connector

Use this when the MCP server needs access to local files, apps, or private resources on your computer.

Open the MCP settings

In TypingMind, go to Settings, Advanced Settings, then Model Context Protocol and choose Setup Connector.

Open TypingMind in your browser.
Click the Settings icon.
Go to Advanced Settings.
Open the Model Context Protocol section.
Click Setup Connector and choose This Device.

TypingMind MCP connector setup screen with This Device selected

Run the connector command

Choose This Device, copy the command from TypingMind, and run it in Terminal. Keep the process running while you use MCP.

Copy the setup command shown by TypingMind.
Open Terminal on macOS or Windows Terminal on Windows.
Paste and run the command.
Approve the package install if Terminal asks you to proceed.
Keep the Terminal window running while using MCP tools.

Add Sketchfab as a server

When the connector status is Ready, click Edit Servers and paste the MCP server configuration.

Wait until the connector status shows Ready.
Click Edit Servers.
Paste the Sketchfab MCP server configuration.
Save the server list.
Refresh if you want to confirm the connector is still ready.

TypingMind MCP settings showing active server and Edit Servers button

Use it across models

Save the server list, open Plugins, enable the Sketchfab MCP tools, then select any supported AI model in TypingMind and use the tools in chat or assign them to an AI agent.

Open the Plugins page in TypingMind.
Enable the Sketchfab MCP tools.
Start a chat and choose the AI model you want to use.
Use the MCP tools in chat or assign them to an AI agent.
Switch to another AI model whenever needed without reconnecting MCP.

TypingMind chat using enabled MCP tools with a selected AI model

Frequently asked questions

What is the Sketchfab MCP server used for?

Sketchfab is an MCP server that lets compatible AI clients connect to external tools and context. In TypingMind, you can add this MCP server once and make its tools available in your AI workspace.

Can I use Sketchfab MCP with multiple AI models in TypingMind?

Yes. TypingMind connects MCP tools at the workspace level, so you can use Sketchfab with different AI models such as Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or other models you have configured in TypingMind without setting up the MCP server separately for each model.

Why use Sketchfab MCP with TypingMind?

TypingMind is one of the best frontends for LLM chat because it brings multiple AI models, prompts, plugins, AI agents, API keys, and MCP tools into one workspace. With Sketchfab connected, you can use its MCP tools across your preferred models while keeping your chat workflow organized in TypingMind.

How do I connect Sketchfab MCP to TypingMind?

Sketchfab runs through the TypingMind local MCP connector. This is best when the MCP server needs access to local files, desktop apps, command-line tools, or private resources on your computer.

What tools does Sketchfab MCP provide in TypingMind?

Sketchfab exposes MCP capabilities that can be enabled from the TypingMind Plugins page and used in chat or assigned to AI agents.

Do I need to share my API keys with TypingMind to use Sketchfab MCP?

No. TypingMind is local-first and lets you keep your model providers, API keys, prompts, and MCP configuration under your control. If Sketchfab requires authentication, add the required headers, OAuth settings, or local configuration for that MCP server when you create the connection.

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Sketchfab MCP

Features

Environment Variables

How to use

Running with Docker

Installation

Use Sketchfab MCP with multiple AI models

Setup guide to use the local connector

Open the MCP settings

Run the connector command

Add Sketchfab as a server

Use it across models

Frequently asked questions

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