Text-to-CAD
Gives agents tools to create CAD models from text.
Updated
✨ Try AgentScout's free AI image generator →Good for: text and image to 3D
Use cases
About Text-to-CAD
Text-to-CAD is listed in our 3D & concept art category and is aimed at builders. Gives agents tools to create CAD models from text. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-16.
What is Text-to-CAD?
The text-to-cad plugin gives your agent local workflows for generating 3D models as STEP, GLB, STL or 3MF files.
It also does design-for-manufacturing checks and generates engineering drawings.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: texttocad.dev.
Who is Text-to-CAD for?
Engineers and makers using agents for CAD.
Text-to-CAD at a glance
- Open source: Yes (MIT License)
- GitHub: earthtojake/text-to-cad · 22,147 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- STEP, GLB, STL, 3MF output
- Manufacturability checks
- Engineering drawings
Text-to-CAD FAQ
What is Text-to-CAD?
The text-to-cad plugin gives your agent local workflows for generating 3D models as STEP, GLB, STL or 3MF files.
Who is Text-to-CAD for?
Engineers and makers using agents for CAD.
Is Text-to-CAD free?
Text-to-CAD's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is Text-to-CAD open source?
Yes. Text-to-CAD is released under the MIT License, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to Text-to-CAD?
Similar tools include Zoo Zookeeper, Meshcapade, TRELLIS, Vizcom, Arko AI and Everything Universe.
Text-to-CAD ratings and reviews
Be the first to rate Text-to-CAD: tap 1 to 5 stars below. A written review is optional.
Text-to-CAD alternatives
Other 3D & concept art tools in our directory. See all 3D & concept art tools →
Zoo Zookeeper
Zoo's prompt-driven CAD assistant (formerly Text-to-CAD): describe a part and it builds an editable CAD model you can refine in Zoo Design Studio.
Meshcapade
Creates realistic 3D human avatars and motion from photos, video or text.
TRELLIS
Microsoft's open model for generating high-quality 3D assets from text or images.
Vizcom
Turns product sketches into realistic renders and 3D models for industrial designers.
Arko AI
AI rendering plug-in for SketchUp, Revit and Rhino that turns models into photoreal images.
Everything Universe
Formerly Anything World: AI that rigs and animates 3D models for games and apps.
Badge for makers
Built Text-to-CAD? Add this badge to your README or site. It links back to this page. About badges
