Fusion offers two MCP servers that give AI applications controlled access to Fusion capabilities. Each server targets a different workflow. Pick the one that matches how you work, or use both.

New to MCP? Model Context Protocol is an open standard that lets AI applications (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, and others) discover and invoke tools exposed by external servers. For a fuller explanation, see About Autodesk MCP Servers.

At a glance

	Autodesk Fusion MCP Server	Autodesk Fusion Data MCP Server
Runs	Locally, on the same machine as Fusion	On Autodesk cloud infrastructure
Best for	Real-time modeling and command execution in a live Fusion session	Querying and managing Fusion Manufacturing Data Model (MFGDM) data — hubs, projects, folders, items
Requires Fusion running?	Yes	No
Authentication	None — local connection only	Autodesk account sign-in
Compatible clients	Claude Desktop, Cursor, any MCP-capable HTTP client	Claude Desktop, VS Code (must support the streamable HTTP transport with OAuth)
Example prompt	"Create a 10 mm cube."	"List my Fusion projects."

Both servers use dynamic tooling: your client discovers available tools at connection time, and the tool set may evolve between releases.

Autodesk Fusion MCP Server (local desktop)

Autodesk Fusion MCP Server turns a running Fusion desktop session into an MCP endpoint. Connect a client and you can drive modeling, execute commands, and inspect the active document — all in real time.

Requirements

• Fusion installed and running on your machine (desktop application, not the web client)
• MCP server enabled in Fusion: Preferences > General > API
• An MCP-compatible client pointed at the local endpoint

To get connected, see Connecting to the Autodesk Fusion MCP Server.

Autodesk Fusion Data MCP Server (cloud)

Autodesk Fusion Data MCP Server provides access to Fusion Manufacturing Data Model data — hubs, projects, folders, items, and related resources — through Autodesk cloud services. Because it runs server-side, you do not need Fusion installed on your machine.

Requirements

• An Autodesk account with access to the relevant Fusion data
• Network access to https://developer.api.autodesk.com
• An MCP client that supports the streamable HTTP transport with OAuth (for example, Claude Desktop or VS Code)

To get connected, see Connecting to the Autodesk Fusion Data MCP Server.

Related resources

• About Autodesk MCP Servers — what MCP is, how Autodesk servers work, and the interaction model
• Fusion MCP — full documentation for the local desktop server
• Fusion Data MCP — full documentation for the cloud server