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APPLICATION × AGENT

Cursor Houdini integration

Connect agents to an open Houdini session for procedural 3D workflows. For Cursor, 1 route is explicitly documented by the integration maintainer.

Connection options for Cursor

MCP · Live app

Houdini MCP · rheadsh

A local MCP bridge exposes tools for editing an active Houdini session.

Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux

Cursor · MCP compatible

MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer.

Requirements and limitations

Houdini 20.0 or newer and its Python runtime with the installed Houdini package.

Requires an active Houdini session; this connection is not headless.

Compare the actual routes

IntegrationCursor compatibilityRequirements
Houdini MCP · rheadshMCP compatibility (inferred) Houdini 20.0 or newer and its Python runtime with the installed Houdini package.
FX Houdini MCPDocumented setup Setup guide Houdini 20.5 or newer and Python 3.10 or newer outside Houdini.

Can Cursor control all of Houdini?

The sources establish the capabilities listed above, not complete application coverage. Check each bridge’s limitations and your application version before starting.

Which setup should I use?

Choose a route that explicitly documents Cursor and matches your environment. Start with the maintainer’s setup guide and a disposable project copy. Shared MCP support alone is listed as an inference.

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