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Autodesk Fusion MCPs Overview

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.

Tip:

Fusion also has a built-in AI Assistant with its own capabilities. For details, see AI Assistant capabilities.

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.

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