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DimensionMCP 3D Printer ServerConnect MCP clients to major 3D printers for STL/3MF editing, slicing, and printing.Hevy MCPManage your Hevy workout data from AI assistants via MCP.
FMRS53 / 100 · D77 / 100 · B
Reliability9 / 2012 / 20
Security and permissions8 / 2016 / 20
Maintenance11 / 2016 / 20
Documentation14 / 2018 / 20
Setup experience11 / 2015 / 20
Best for
  • Users with OctoPrint, Klipper, Duet, Repetier, Bambu Lab, Prusa, or Creality printers
  • Users who want to drive printing and model workflows from an MCP client in natural language
  • Technical users needing an end-to-end modify-STL, slice, and print workflow
  • Bambu users using FULU OrcaSlicer-bambulab or Bambu Studio as the project slicer
  • Hevy PRO users who want AI assistants to directly access their workout data
  • People who prefer using MCP clients like Claude, Cursor, Codex for fitness tracking
  • Anyone needing summaries and insights from their training data
Not for
  • Users without any supported printer or printer management system
  • Users unwilling to provide printer credentials (API keys, access tokens, serial numbers)
  • Users expecting to override slicer settings such as layer height or temperature directly from MCP (must be done before generating the 3MF)
  • Users expecting complete real-time streaming Bambu status semantics (status reading remains limited)
  • Bambu users without Developer Mode and LAN Only Mode enabled or whose printer is not on the same network
  • Users without a Hevy PRO subscription (API key required)
  • Users who want to use the server without an API key
  • Those needing delete workflows (Hevy API does not expose delete endpoints)
Required permissions
  • API key or Bearer token for the printer management system
  • Bambu Lab serial number (BAMBU_SERIAL) and access token (BAMBU_TOKEN)
  • Network access to the printer's local network (including Bambu MQTT port 8883 and FTPS port 990)
  • Read/write access to the local filesystem for STL, G-code, and 3MF files and the temp directory
  • Ability to launch external slicer executables (SLICER_PATH) and optionally the FULU bridge command
  • Optional MCP_ALLOW_EXECUTABLE_ARG=1 to accept per-call local executable selectors
  • Requires HEVY_API_KEY environment variable for Hevy API authentication
  • Can create, update, and replace workouts, routines, folders, templates, and body measurements via tools
  • Read operations can fetch workouts, routines, folders, templates, history, and user info
Risks and side effects
  • STL operations load entire models into memory; large files (e.g., over 10MB) can cause out-of-memory issues
  • Bambu file operations may use unsecured plain FTP, exposing transfers to network eavesdropping
  • A wrong Bambu model preset (bambu_model) can generate dangerous G-code and cause the bed to crash into the nozzle and damage the printer
  • Allowing per-call executable paths (MCP_ALLOW_EXECUTABLE_ARG) lets untrusted input choose which local program runs; enable only for trusted diagnostics
  • Tool output should be treated as untrusted input, so prompt injection is a risk and destructive operations should have human confirmation gates
  • Credentials are stored as environment variables in client config, so a leak grants printer control
  • API key can be misused if leaked; do not expose in URLs, logs, or screenshots
  • Create operations may produce duplicates on retry; update operations replace existing records
  • The server sends data to the Hevy API and may send telemetry to external services unless disabled
Supported clientsClaude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, CodexClaude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Antigravity
Tools2326