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Updated on November 10, 2026

Overview

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Autodesk Flow Studio MCP

Autodesk Flow Studio MCP (Model Context Protocol) let’s you can create images and 3D models directly from your AI assistant, starting with ChatGPT.

Once connected, you can generate images, create 3D assets, and refine your results all within a single conversation. You can also find previous creations in your Flow Studio library and download the files.

At a glance

  • Best for: Creating and refining images and 3D models directly in a compatible AI assistant, starting with ChatGPT. Creating and refining images and 3D models from a text prompt or an image without leaving your chat.
  • Connection type: Remote MCP server using Streamable HTTP. Sign in with your Autodesk Flow Studio account to connect. Remote server over Streamable HTTP. You sign in with your Autodesk account.
  • Access: Access your Flow Studio projects, generations, licences, and AI model settings. Create, refine, and delete generations, and manage your default AI models. Reads your Flow Studio projects, generations, licences, and AI model settings. Creates, refines, and deletes generations, and saves your default AI models.
  • Availability: Flow Studio Education, Lite, Standard, Pro and, Enterprise and Education plans licences.
  • Supported AI clients apps: AI clients that support remote MCP servers, such as ChatGPT, Claude and Cursor and other AI apps that support remote MCP servers.

Requirements

Before you connect, you’ll need:

  • A Flow Studio account: MCP is available with Flow Studio Lite, Standard, Pro, Enterprise, and Education* plans. The Free plan is not supported.

  • Available credits: You’ll need credits to create or refine images and 3D models.

  • A compatible AI app: An AI app that supports remote MCP servers. Currently ChatGPT is supported.

Note: If you’re using a Flow Studio Education plan, you must confirm your age in Flow Studio before using the MCP.

How to connect to ChatGPT

Install the plugin

You can install the plugin in one of two ways.

Option 1: Open the plugin page

  1. Go to the Autodesk Flow Studio plugin page in ChatGPT.
  2. Choose Install plugin.

Option 2: Search in ChatGPT

  1. In ChatGPT, select Plugins in the sidebar.
  2. Search for flow studio.
  3. Select Autodesk Flow Studio by Autodesk, Inc., then choose Install plugin.

Sign in and verify

  1. When prompted, sign in with your Autodesk account and choose Allow.
  2. After the plugin is installed, choose Try in chat. A new chat opens with Autodesk Flow Studio already mentioned and a starter prompt filled in.
  1. Send the starter prompt, or replace it with a simple question about your account:
    “Which plan am I on, and how many credits do I have left?”

A successful connection returns your Flow Studio plan and the credits you have left.

Tip: In a new chat, type @ and select Autodesk Flow Studio to use it again.

How it works

The MCP connects your AI assistant to your Flow Studio account. It can access your projects, generations, licence and settings to perform actions on your behalf.

  • Available tools: 21 tools in five categories: Generate (3) Create images and 3D models, Refine (5) Edit images, remesh models, and update textures, Library (8) Find, track, download, and delete generations, AI models (3) View available AI models and manage your preferences, and Licence and credits (2) Check your plan, remaining credits, and generation access.

  • Credits: Generating and refining images or 3D models uses credits from your Flow Studio plan. Other actions do not consume credits.

  • Previews: AI apps that support MCP Apps show progress, results and 3D previews in the chat. Other apps show text and links.

Common scenarios

Once connected, you can ask your AI assistant to create, refine, and manage your Flow Studio content using natural language.

Create an image

Generate images by describing what you want to create.
Example prompt: “Create an image of a weathered bronze dragon statue.”
What happens

  • The AI assistant checks your licence and available credits.

  • It creates the images in a new Flow Studio project.

  • Your AI assistant tracks the generation progress until the images are ready.

Create a 3D model from text or an image

Turn a text prompt or reference image into a 3D model.
Example prompt: “Make a 3D model of a low-poly treasure chest.”
What happens

  • The AI assistant checks your licence and available credits.

  • It generates up to four draft variations based on your prompt or reference image.

  • Your AI assistant tracks the progress and shows available next steps once the drafts are ready.

Remesh and texture a model

Refine your 3D models by adjusting their geometry and textures.
Example prompt: “Remesh my treasure chest draft to 20,000 triangles and texture it as old wood.
What happens

  • The AI assistant finds the model in your Flow Studio library.

  • Flow Studio remeshes the model and applies the requested texture.

  • Your AI assistant tracks the progress until the updated model is ready.

Find and download your work

Access your previously generated images and 3D models.
Example prompt: “Find my treasure chest model and give me a download link.”
What happens

  • The AI assistant searches your Flow Studio library for the model.

  • It provides a download link for the completed generation.

Check your plan and credits

View your Flow Studio plan and remaining credits.
Example prompt: “Which plan am I on, and how many credits do I have left?”
What happens

  • Your AI assistant retrieves your Flow Studio licence details.

  • It displays your current plan and remaining credits.

Tools

Your AI client discovers these tools when it connects.

ToolWhat it doesCredits
create_image_from_text_meshCreates images from a text prompt in a new mesh project.Yes
create_3d_model_from_text_meshCreates a draft 3D model with up to four variants from a text prompt.Yes
create_3d_model_from_image_meshCreates a draft 3D model with up to four variants from an image.Yes
edit_image_meshChanges one variant of a generated image from a text instruction.Yes
regenerate_image_meshRe-rolls one variant of a generated image with the same prompt.Yes
remesh_and_retexture_draft_meshRemeshes a draft 3D model to a final polycount and optionally textures it.Yes
remesh_finished_model_meshRemeshes a finished model to a new polycount and topology.Yes
retexture_finished_model_meshGives a finished model a new texture from a text prompt or a reference image.Yes
list_projects_meshLists the projects in your Flow Studio library.No
list_project_generations_meshLists the generations in one project.No
get_generation_meshReturns the status, progress, and outputs of one generation.No
get_generation_next_step_options_meshReturns what you can do next with a generation.No
get_generation_download_link_meshCreates a short-lived download link for a finished image or model.No
delete_generation_meshPermanently deletes one generation.No
get_action_ai_model_options_meshLists the AI models you can pick for an action, with cost and time estimate.No
get_user_ai_model_preferences_meshReturns your saved default AI model for each generation type.No
set_user_ai_model_preference_meshSaves your default AI model for an action.No
list_licenses_billingLists your Flow Studio licences and remaining credits.No
check_generation_access_billingChecks that your licence allows generation and picks the licence to bill.No
search_generation_meshFinds images and 3D models you made by project name or type.No
show_generation_meshOpens one existing image or 3D model in a viewer.No

AI-generated responses

Images and 3D models come from AI models, and results can differ between runs of the same prompt. Review each result before you use it in your work. Creating or refining a result spends credits, and deleting a generation cannot be undone, so check what the assistant is about to do before you confirm it.

Troubleshooting

ProblemWhat to do
ChatGPT does not use Flow StudioMention @Autodesk Flow Studio in your message. After the first Flow Studio step, ChatGPT keeps using it in that chat.
The assistant asks you to sign in againYour session has expired. Reconnect the server in your AI client and sign in with your Autodesk account.
The assistant says you need a licenceYou have no Flow Studio licence or a Free plan. Choose Upgrade on the card in the chat, finish the checkout, then ask the assistant to check your access again.
The assistant says age consent is requiredConfirm your age in Flow Studio, then ask the assistant to check your access again.
A generation fails for lack of creditsAsk “How many credits do I have left?” and add credits or pick a cheaper AI model.
A result is not ready yet3D generations can take a few minutes. Ask the assistant for the status of the generation.
A tool is not listed in your AI clientReconnect the server so the client loads the current tool list.