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Last commit on June 15, 2026·Created on February 8, 2026

ForgeCAD/forgecad-public-kit

A CAD-as-code framework for building and validating manufacture-realistic parametric models.
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TL;DR

This kit provides mechanical engineers with a structured approach to parametric design using .forge.js models. It bridges the gap between high-level specifications and physical realization by integrating design briefs with executable code.

The workflow enables users to move from high-level design documents and low-level specifications into active model construction, with built-in capabilities for rendering, inspecting, and exporting evidence to ensure manufacturing accuracy.

WHO IT'S FOR
Mechanical engineers
build manufacture-realistic parametric CAD models
Hardware product designers
create design briefs and high-level specifications
AI agent / automation builders
implement CAD-as-code generation and grading
QA / validation engineers
inspect models for collisions and wall thickness
Repository contents

10 skill files

Compatible AgentsThe repository documents support for these agents. The skills may also work with other agents that can load SKILL.md files, but they may need some setup or small changes.

Use this skill collection

Follow the documented setup, then try a first task.

ForgeCAD full skill library

Installs: The self-contained forgecad modeling skill plus the broader workflow library with namespaced skill names.

Before you start
  • npm must be available to install the ForgeCAD CLI.
  • The ForgeCAD CLI must be installed before running the skill installation command.
  1. Install the ForgeCAD CLI in a terminal.

    npm install -g forgecad
  2. Install the core modeling skill and the broader namespaced workflow library in a terminal.

    forgecad skill install
README.md · Checked Sep 18, 2026skills/README.md · Checked Sep 18, 2026

Give it something to do.

Suggested first task

Create an honest hero-render prompt

Uses forgecad-image-prompt

  • Path to a specific .forge.js model
  • Optional path to its build brief or HLD
Use the forgecad-image-prompt skill to read my concrete ForgeCAD artifact at [path/to/model.forge.js] and, if provided, [path/to/brief-or-HLD]. Return one sentence interpreting the artifact, one builder-honest hero-render prompt using the default front-left three-quarter view, and a short note saying which prompt to try first. Preserve known subassemblies, mechanisms, materials, visible hardware, and part boundaries; do not invent uncertain internals.
skills/forgecad-image-prompt/SKILL.md · Checked Sep 18, 2026skills/README.md · Checked Sep 18, 2026
Suggested first task

Inspect one specific model risk

Uses forgecad-inspect-model

  • Path to a .forge.js model
  • One specific failure question to investigate
  • ForgeCAD CLI available
Use the forgecad-inspect-model skill to inspect [path/to/model.forge.js] for this single failure question: [overlap, thin walls, hidden cavity failure, disconnected bodies, floating parts, or another specific risk]. First confirm that the model executes, then select one targeted inspection appropriate to that question. Report the exact command, output bundle path, manifest highlights, PNG views actually inspected, and any finding that requires a model fix. Do not edit the model.
skills/forgecad-inspect-model/SKILL.md · Checked Sep 18, 2026skills/README.md · Checked Sep 18, 2026
Suggested first task

Grade a model against its brief

Uses forgecad-grade-model

  • Path to a .forge.js model
  • Path to, or text of, the requirements or design brief
  • ForgeCAD CLI available
Use the forgecad-grade-model skill to grade [path/to/model.forge.js] against [path/to/brief-or-requirements]. Do not repair the model. Extract must-haves and nice-to-haves, run it, inspect iso/front/right/top renders, add targeted inspection only if hidden geometry, fit, wall thickness, or assembly behavior is central, and return the documented 0–10 report with evidence, applied caps, and the 2–5 highest-leverage fixes.
skills/forgecad-grade-model/SKILL.md · Checked Sep 18, 2026skills/README.md · Checked Sep 18, 2026