8th Wall Mcp

What is 8th Wall Mcp?

8th Wall Mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with 8th Wall, supporting three modes: Docs mode (fetch and expose 8th Wall Studio docs as resources and tools), API mode (wrap 8th Wall endpoints to manage apps and scenes), and Local mode (project/file ops, asset search/download, and strategy guidance for local web XR projects). It is designed for developers building augmented reality and web XR experiences with A‑Frame or Three.js.

How to use 8th Wall Mcp?

Install with Node.js 18+, run npm install and npm run build, then configure your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, or VS Code) with the server's stdio command and environment variables such as MODE (local, docs, or api), PROJECT_ROOT, and optionally EIGHTHWALL_API_KEY for API mode. The server provides tools for scaffolding projects, adding scene elements, managing assets, and running a local dev server.

Key features of 8th Wall Mcp

• Three modes: Docs, API, and Local
• Scene-building tools for primitives, lights, models, and environments
• PolyHaven asset search and download integration
• Local dev server for quick preview
• Integration with 8th Wall Desktop App projects
• Optional HTTP bridge for n8n workflow automation

Use cases of 8th Wall Mcp

• Scaffold and edit A‑Frame or Three.js scenes for AR projects
• Download and place 3D models (e.g., GLB/GLTF) into a project
• Search and apply PolyHaven HDRI environments
• Manage 8th Wall Studio apps and scenes via API mode
• Automate project file operations and export for Studio upload

FAQ from 8th Wall Mcp

What are the main modes of the server?

Three modes: Docs (fetch/search 8th Wall docs), API (manage apps/scenes with credentials), and Local (edit local web XR projects with scene and asset tools).

What are the runtime requirements?

Node.js 18+ (for native fetch) and npm. The server runs via stdio or an optional HTTP bridge.

How do I connect the server to my 8th Wall Desktop project?

Set PROJECT_ROOT to the project path in your MCP client configuration, or use the desktop_list_projects and desktop_set_project tools to discover and select a project folder.

What file operations are supported in Local mode?

Project tools include get info, list files, read/write/delete/move files, scaffold a new project, and export as a zip archive.

How can I use this server with n8n?

Run the HTTP bridge with npm run http (default port 8787), then use n8n's HTTP Request nodes to list tools (GET /tools) and invoke them (POST /tool/) with JSON arguments.