Autodesk Platform Services MCP Server

What is Autodesk Platform Services MCP Server?

An MCP server that interacts with Autodesk Platform Services (APS) documentation, focusing on the Model Derivative API. It provides tools and prompts to search APS documentation and access API information.

How to use Autodesk Platform Services MCP Server?

Run the server via npx with npx -y @autodesk/dev-mcp@latest. Configure it in Cursor or Claude Desktop by adding a JSON entry under mcpServers using the command npx and the same arguments.

Key features of Autodesk Platform Services MCP Server

• Search Autodesk Platform Services documentation
• Introspect and search Model Derivative API information
• Includes a prompt for Model Derivative API tasks
• Includes a prompt for implementing APS workflows
• Runs via npx with no manual installation required

Use cases of Autodesk Platform Services MCP Server

• Quickly find relevant APS documentation during development
• Explore Model Derivative API endpoints and parameters
• Get guided assistance with common Model Derivative workflows
• Integrate APS API knowledge into AI assistants like Claude Desktop or Cursor

FAQ from Autodesk Platform Services MCP Server

How do I install and run the server?

Run npx -y @autodesk/dev-mcp@latest in a terminal. No manual installation is needed.

What tools does it provide?

It provides search_aps_docs for searching APS documentation and introspect_model_derivative for accessing Model Derivative API information.

What prompts are available?

Two prompts: autodesk_model_derivative for Model Derivative API tasks and autodesk_api_workflow for implementing APS workflows.

Can I use this server with Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Yes. Add the provided JSON configuration to the MCP settings of either application.

How do I develop or modify the server?

Clone the repository, run npm install, modify source files, then build with npm run build and test with npm run test. Run the compiled server with node <absolute_path>/dist/index.js.