RenderBuddy
Enables monitoring and control of Blender renders via natural language, providing real-time render status, settings, preview frames, and protected actions like cancellation.
README
RenderBuddy MCP v2.0
"Your render, one message away."
RenderBuddy MCP is a Blender-native Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool. Artists install the RenderBuddy Blender Add-on, enable it in Blender, and can immediately talk to their active renders in natural language using any MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Antigravity, VS Code) without manual path configuration.
What's New in v2.0 (Blender Add-on Architecture)
- Zero-Setup Workflow: No need to configure
.blendfile paths or Blender executable paths in TOML! Blender (via the add-on) is the live source of truth. - Blender N-Panel & Properties UI: View connection status, port settings, and generate security PIN hashes directly inside Blender's interface.
- Local HTTP REST API (Port 7342): Pure Python
http.serverrunning on a background daemon thread inside Blender exposes live render state instantly over loopback. - Safe Main-Thread Execution: Render cancellations are queued and safely executed on Blender's main thread via
bpy.app.timers. - Cross-Platform: Full support for Windows, macOS, and Linux out of the box.
How It Works
┌───────────────────────────┐ ┌───────────────────────────┐
│ Blender 3.6+ │ │ MCP Server Proxy │
│ ┌─────────────────────┐ │ GET /status │ ┌─────────────────────┐ │
│ │ RenderBuddy Add-on │◄─┼────────────────┼──│ AddonClient │ │
│ │ (bpy.app.handlers) │ │ POST /cancel │ │ (services/addon) │ │
│ └──────────┬──────────┘ │ │ └──────────┬──────────┘ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ ▼ │ │ ▼ │
│ [HTTP Server:7342] │ │ [MCP Tool Handlers] │
└─────────────┬─────────────┘ └─────────────┬─────────────┘
│ │
└─────────────────── Loopback ───────────────┘
(127.0.0.1)
Quick Start Guide
1. Install & Enable the Blender Add-on
- Run the build script to generate
dist/renderbuddy_addon.zip:python build_addon.py - In Blender: Edit → Preferences → Add-ons → Install...
- Select
dist/renderbuddy_addon.zipand check the box to Enable RenderBuddy.
2. Install the MCP Server
pip install -e .[dev]
3. Add to your MCP Client Configuration
In your client configuration file (mcp_config.json or claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"renderbuddy": {
"command": "python",
"args": [
"C:/path/to/RenderBuddy/main.py"
]
}
}
}
4. Start Rendering & Ask Anything!
Open any project in Blender, press Render, and ask your AI assistant:
- "How is my render going?"
- "Show me the latest rendered frame."
- "How much time is left?"
- "What resolution am I rendering?"
- "Cancel the render (PIN: 1234)"
MCP Tools Reference
SAFE Tools (No Authentication Required)
| Tool | Description | Example Query |
|---|---|---|
ping() |
Health check verifying MCP server and Blender add-on connection | "Ping RenderBuddy" |
server_info() |
Returns server version and architecture details | "What version is running?" |
render_status() |
Returns progress %, frame counts, state, engine, and ETA | "How's the render going?" |
render_settings() |
Returns resolution, frame range, camera name, and format | "What resolution am I rendering?" |
preview_frame() |
Returns path and details of the latest rendered frame image | "Show me the latest frame" |
upload_render() |
Exports latest frame or .blend file to local folder |
"Upload the finished render" |
email_render() |
Dispatches email with attached render output | "Email me the render" |
PROTECTED Tools (PIN Authentication Required)
| Tool | Requirements | Example Query |
|---|---|---|
cancel_render(pin) |
Valid PIN | "Cancel the render, PIN 1234" |
shutdown_pc(pin, confirm) |
Valid PIN + confirm="SHUTDOWN" |
"Shut down my PC after rendering" |
Running Automated Tests
Run the full 107+ unit test suite (runs standalone without requiring Blender):
python -m pytest -v
License
MIT License. Designed for 3D Artists, Studios, and Pipeline TD Automation.
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