# Houdini MCP

> Use this tool when you need to automate and control 3D modeling, animation, and rendering tasks in SideFX Houdini. It solves problems related to repetitive workflows, custom node creation, and automated rendering by providing 57 MCP tools that enable direct control over Houdini's functionality. With inputs such as Python scripts and node parameters, and outputs like rendered frames and viewport captures, it streamlines workflows for AI agents working with Houdini.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/otakusquirrel-houdini-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/otakusquirrel-houdini-mcp

## Description

Enables AI agents to directly control SideFX Houdini, including creating nodes, setting parameters, executing Python, capturing viewports, and rendering frames, via 57 MCP tools.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.66
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-08-30

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** ai-ml
- **Updated:** 2026-08-30

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/bemmg7xfl7)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/OtakuSquirrel/houdini-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "otakusquirrel-houdini-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/otakusquirrel-houdini-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/otakusquirrel-houdini-mcp/pull`

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