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Which AI agents work with Text To Cad?

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Is Text To Cad free to use?

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Who published Text To Cad?

michaelschecht (@michaelschecht) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Text To Cad by michaelschecht — Agent Skill

Name: Text To Cad
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: michaelschecht

Text To Cad

A library of agent skills for generating, editing, sourcing, and exporting CAD and robot-description files (STEP, STL, 3MF, GLB, DXF, URDF, SRDF, SDF, G-code) from plain-language or image requests, plus browser-based CAD preview and slicer/print-job integration. Use when a task needs a coding agent to produce fabricatable or simulation-ready 3D/CAD artifacts rather than just code.

michaelschecht Updated Sep 8, 2026 0 repo stars

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Text to CAD

Turns a coding agent into a CAD/CAE/CAM-capable engineer, bridging natural-language part descriptions and fabrication-ready output formats.

Prerequisites

Python 3.11+
For G-code output: a real slicer CLI (the skill wraps slicer profiles rather than reimplementing slicing)
For step.parts sourcing, SendCutSend validation, or Bambu Labs print-job management: accounts or API access to those services, if used

When To Use

Turning a text or image description into a parametric or mesh CAD model
Producing 2D DXF cut layouts for laser/CNC fabrication
Writing robot description files (URDF for structure/kinematics, SRDF for MoveIt planning groups) for simulation or motion planning
Slicing a mesh to G-code with an FDM profile, or previewing CAD/robot files directly in-browser
Sourcing off-the-shelf hardware (screws, bearings, motors) to complete a design

Usage

Describe the part or assembly in plain language (or supply a reference image); the CAD skill generates or edits the model.
Preview the result with the browser-based CAD Viewer before committing to an export format.
Export to the format the downstream step needs: STEP/STL/3MF/GLB for general CAD interchange, DXF for 2D cut layouts, URDF/SRDF/SDF for robotics.
For fabrication, validate the file with SendCutSend's pre-upload checks, then hand off; for 3D printing, slice to G-code with the appropriate FDM profile and, if using Bambu Labs, push the job directly.
Use the step.parts skills mid-design to source real off-the-shelf components instead of modeling fasteners and motors from scratch.

Examples

"Design a mounting bracket for a NEMA17 stepper, 4 M3 holes, export STEP" → the CAD skill generates geometry and exports STEP for import into a full CAD package.
"Turn this robot arm sketch into a URDF with joint limits" → the URDF skill writes links, joints, limits, and inertials, ready for a simulator.
"Slice this STL for a 0.2mm layer PLA print and send it to my Bambu printer" → the G-code skill slices with an FDM profile and the Bambu Labs skill manages the print job.

Best Practices

Preview before export — catching geometry errors in the CAD Viewer is cheaper than catching them after slicing or fabrication.
Prefer step.parts sourcing for standard hardware over generating custom geometry for parts that are already commodity items.
Run SendCutSend's validation before any real fabrication order, not after.
Treat the "Implicit CAD" raymarched-geometry skill as experimental; verify output before relying on it for fabrication-critical parts.

References

Repository: https://github.com/earthtojake/text-to-cad

---name: text-to-caddescription: A library of agent skills for generating, editing, sourcing, and exporting CAD and robot-description files (STEP, STL, 3MF, GLB, DXF, URDF, SRDF, SDF, G-code) from plain-language or image requests, plus browser-based CAD preview and slicer/print-job integration. Use when a task needs a coding agent to produce fabricatable or simulation-ready 3D/CAD artifacts rather than just code.license: MIT---# Text to CADTurns a coding agent into a CAD/CAE/CAM-capable engineer, bridging natural-language part descriptions and fabrication-ready output formats.## Prerequisites- Python 3.11+- For G-code output: a real slicer CLI (the skill wraps slicer profiles rather than reimplementing slicing)- For step.parts sourcing, SendCutSend validation, or Bambu Labs print-job management: accounts or API access to those services, if used## When To Use- Turning a text or image description into a parametric or mesh CAD model- Producing 2D DXF cut layouts for laser/CNC fabrication- Writing robot description files (URDF for structure/kinematics, SRDF for MoveIt planning groups) for simulation or motion planning- Slicing a mesh to G-code with an FDM profile, or previewing CAD/robot files directly in-browser- Sourcing off-the-shelf hardware (screws, bearings, motors) to complete a design## Usage1. Describe the part or assembly in plain language (or supply a reference image); the CAD skill generates or edits the model.2. Preview the result with the browser-based CAD Viewer before committing to an export format.3. Export to the format the downstream step needs: STEP/STL/3MF/GLB for general CAD interchange, DXF for 2D cut layouts, URDF/SRDF/SDF for robotics.4. For fabrication, validate the file with SendCutSend's pre-upload checks, then hand off; for 3D printing, slice to G-code with the appropriate FDM profile and, if using Bambu Labs, push the job directly.5. Use the step.parts skills mid-design to source real off-the-shelf components instead of modeling fasteners and motors from scratch.## Examples- "Design a mounting bracket for a NEMA17 stepper, 4 M3 holes, export STEP" → the CAD skill generates geometry and exports STEP for import into a full CAD package.- "Turn this robot arm sketch into a URDF with joint limits" → the URDF skill writes links, joints, limits, and inertials, ready for a simulator.- "Slice this STL for a 0.2mm layer PLA print and send it to my Bambu printer" → the G-code skill slices with an FDM profile and the Bambu Labs skill manages the print job.## Best Practices- Preview before export — catching geometry errors in the CAD Viewer is cheaper than catching them after slicing or fabrication.- Prefer step.parts sourcing for standard hardware over generating custom geometry for parts that are already commodity items.- Run SendCutSend's validation before any real fabrication order, not after.- Treat the "Implicit CAD" raymarched-geometry skill as experimental; verify output before relying on it for fabrication-critical parts.## References- Repository: https://github.com/earthtojake/text-to-cad

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