Cinema 4D built-in MCP for Codex
Maxon’s built-in server lets MCP clients operate the open Cinema 4D scene.
Open maintainer documentationWHAT YOU CAN DOCreate and modify scene objects · Use Cinema 4D tools · Run permitted Python commands
HOW IT WORKSLive app
PLATFORMSmacOS · Windows
DOCUMENTED AGENTSCodex
Documented capabilities
- Create and modify scene objectsDocumentation
- Use Cinema 4D toolsDocumentation
- Run permitted Python commandsDocumentation
Agent compatibility
| Agent | Compatibility | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | MCP compatibility (inferred) | MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer. |
| Codex | Documented setup | The integration documentation explicitly names this client. Source |
| Cursor | MCP compatibility (inferred) | MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer. |
Setup route
Follow the linked maintainer installation guide and configure the connection for your client.
Full Cinema 4D 2026.4 or newer with MCP enabled in Preferences.
Limitations
The server is disabled by default and requires the full Cinema 4D application.