AiSpire

What is AiSpire?

AiSpire is an intelligent interface for Vectric Aspire and V-Carve CAD/CAM software that enables AI-powered design and machining capabilities. It consists of a Lua plugin (Gadget) running inside Vectric software and a Python MCP Server that implements the Model Context Protocol for LLM integration.

How to use AiSpire?

Installation and usage instructions are not yet available—the project is in active development. Once released, users will need Vectric Aspire or V-Carve, Lua 5.3+ with LuaSocket, Python 3.8+, and an LLM supporting the Model Context Protocol. The Lua Gadget is accessed via a primary action (starts server with UI) and a secondary action (“Show AiSpire Control Panel”) that opens the UI without restarting the server.

Key features of AiSpire

• Execute arbitrary Lua code inside Vectric software
• Create and manipulate vector paths programmatically
• Import and modify 3D models
• Draw vector shapes and text
• Optimize vector nesting for material utilization
• Generate and calculate toolpaths for CNC machining

Use cases of AiSpire

• AI-assisted design by generating vector shapes and text from natural language prompts
• Automated toolpath generation for CNC machining with various strategies
• Batch manipulation of 3D models and vector paths via LLM commands
• Material optimization through intelligent nesting of parts
• Interactive prototyping with real-time log viewing and command history

FAQ from AiSpire

What does AiSpire do that alternatives do not?

AiSpire provides a direct LLM interface to Vectric Aspire and V-Carve via the Model Context Protocol, allowing AI to execute CAD/CAM operations inside the software through a Lua plugin and socket-based communication.

What are the runtime requirements for AiSpire?

It requires Vectric Aspire or V-Carve software, Lua 5.3+ with LuaSocket, Python 3.8+, and an LLM that supports the Model Context Protocol. Specific Python packages will be listed in a future requirements.txt.

Where does AiSpire store data?

Data is manipulated inside the Vectric software environment. The README does not specify external storage locations; command histories can be saved and loaded via the UI.

Is AiSpire fully functional yet?

No—AiSpire is in active development. Key components (Lua socket server, command processing, UI manager, helper functions, and basic Python MCP server) are implemented, but a first functional version has not been released.

What transport and authentication does AiSpire use?

The Python MCP Server communicates with the Lua Gadget over a socket. No authentication mechanism is mentioned in the README.