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Create/edit parametric CAD models, organize CAD projects, export STEP/STL/3MF/GLB files, resolve prompt references, and measure geometry with cadgen. Open and visually review existing STEP/STP, STL, 3MF and GLB files in CAD Viewer.

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Run this command in your terminal. No account required — it auto-detects your AI tool and installs the skill file.

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npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install text-to-cad-cad --target claude-code
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Frequently asked questions about cad

What does the cad skill do?

Create/edit parametric CAD models, organize CAD projects, export STEP/STL/3MF/GLB files, resolve prompt references, and measure geometry with cadgen. Open and visually review existing STEP/STP, STL, 3MF and GLB files in CAD Viewer. It's a reusable SKILL.md instruction set that loads into your AI coding assistant on demand, no prompt engineering, no copy-pasting every session.

How do I install the cad skill?

Run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install text-to-cad-cad` from your terminal. The CLI writes the SKILL.md to the correct location for your AI tool (e.g. ~/.claude/skills/text-to-cad-cad/ for Claude Code or ~/.cursor/skills/ for Cursor with --target cursor) and adds it to your project's .skills.json lockfile.

Which AI tools does cad work with?

cad runs in Claude Code. It follows the open Agent Skills standard (SKILL.md), so the same skill works in every supported tool without modification.

Is the cad skill free?

Yes. Every skill on skills-hub.ai is free and open-source. There are no premium tiers, paywalls, or usage limits. You only pay for whatever AI assistant you're already using.

How do I use cad after installing it?

In Claude Code, type `/text-to-cad-cad` (or whatever slash command the skill registers) and the AI follows the skill's instructions immediately. You can also reference it by name in natural language, your AI loads the skill into context when relevant.

Can I share the cad skill with my team?

Yes. Commit your project's .skills.json lockfile and teammates run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install` (no args) to install every skill at the exact version you pinned. Organization-scoped installs work via skills-hub.ai organizations.