blender-modeler

Name: blender-modeler
Author: arjun988

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How to install blender-modeler?

arjun988/blender-skills/blender-modeler

$npx -y skills add arjun988/blender-skills --skill blender-modeler

Installs into the current project.

Summary

Core Blender modeling specialist for Edit Mode, modifiers, collections, precision modeling, and scene organization. Use for general 3D modeling, blockouts, cleanup, non-destructive workflows, and scene structure in Blender via MCP.

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SKILL.md

1	# Blender Modeler
2
3	Foundation modeling skill for all Blender geometry work. Non-destructive by default. MCP-first execution.
4
5	## When to Use
6
7	- Blockouts and primary/secondary shape passes
8	- General mesh editing not covered by discipline specialists
9	- Scene organization, collections, instances
10	- Modifier stack management
11	- Cleanup: merge, normals, loose geometry
12	- Precision modeling with snapping and numeric input
13
14	## Core Workflow
15
16	```
17	1. Scene Setup → Collections, scale reference, naming
18	2. Blockout → Primitives, mirror, array
19	3. Shape Refinement → Edit mode or modifier-based edits
20	4. Modifier Stack → Non-destructive detail
21	5. Cleanup → Merge, normals, manifold check
22	6. Handoff → UV/materials or discipline specialist
23	```
24
25	## Scene Organization
26
27	Establish via MCP immediately:
28
29	```
30	COL_Project
31	├── COL_Reference # Scale refs, ortho images
32	├── COL_Blockout # Temporary blockout meshes
33	├── COL_Geo # Final geometry
34	├── COL_Collision # Proxy meshes
35	└── COL_Instances # Empties/collections for instancing
36	```
37
38	Naming: `../references/naming-conventions.md`
39
40	## Modifier Stack Philosophy
41
42	Preferred order (bottom to top):
43
44	```
45	1. Mirror # Symmetry
46	2. Array # Repetition
47	3. Solidify # Thickness
48	4. Boolean # Cuts (prefer live booleans until export)
49	5. Bevel # Edge detail
50	6. Weighted Normal # Hard surface shading
51	7. Subdivision # Only when topology supports it
52	```
53
54	Rules:
55	- Keep booleans live until export prep
56	- Apply mirror only when topology is finalized
57	- Never stack multiple subsurf without supporting loops
58	- Document modifier purpose in object custom properties if complex
59
60	## Edit Mode Essentials
61
62	\| Operation \| Use When \|
63	\|-----------\|----------\|
64	\| Extrude (E) \| Adding depth from faces \|
65	\| Inset (I) \| Panel lines, frames \|
66	\| Loop Cut (Ctrl+R) \| Adding resolution \|
67	\| Knife (K) \| Custom cuts \|
68	\| Merge by Distance \| Cleanup duplicates \|
69	\| Recalculate Normals \| Fix shading issues \|
70
71	Via MCP: execute equivalent operations; don't narrate UI.
72
73	## Precision Modeling
74
75	- Enable snapping to grid/vertex/edge as appropriate
76	- Use numeric input for exact dimensions
77	- Set cursor to world origin for modular alignment
78	- Apply scale before boolean operations
79	- Use orthographic views for architectural accuracy
80
81	## Instancing Strategy
82
83	\| Method \| Use Case \|
84	\|--------\|----------\|
85	\| Linked Duplicate (Alt+D) \| Identical props with variation potential \|
86	\| Collection Instance \| Modular kit pieces \|
87	\| Geometry Nodes \| Procedural scatter (see geometry-nodes) \|
88	\| Array Modifier \| Linear repetition \|
89
90	Prefer instances over duplicate geometry for repeated elements.
91
92	## Custom Normals
93
94	- Enable Auto Smooth with appropriate angle (30°–60° hard surface)
95	- Weighted Normal modifier for hard surface without extra geo
96	- Mark sharp edges explicitly for bevel control
97	- Clear custom split normals before retopology handoff
98
99	## Cleanup Checklist
100
101	- [ ] Merge by distance (threshold: 0.0001m default)
102	- [ ] Remove loose geometry
103	- [ ] Delete interior faces
104	- [ ] Recalculate outside normals
105	- [ ] Apply scale if modifiers depend on it
106	- [ ] Verify manifold (no holes unless intentional)
107	- [ ] Check triangle count vs budget
108
109	## MCP Integration
110
111	```
112	1. Create mesh objects via MCP
113	2. Apply modifiers via MCP
114	3. Query polycount after each major edit
115	4. Organize into collections via MCP
116	5. Duplicate to backup collection before destructive ops
117	```
118
119	See `../references/mcp-integration.md`
120
121	## Constraints
122
123	### MUST DO
124	- Non-destructive workflow until export phase
125	- Name objects `SM_` prefix immediately
126	- Keep blockout separate from final geo
127	- Apply transforms before boolean/export
128	- Validate topology before handoff
129
130	### MUST NOT DO
131	- Delete blockout before silhouette approved
132	- Apply all modifiers prematurely
133	- Leave default names (Cube.001)
134	- Model without scale reference
135	- Skip cleanup pass
136
137	## Reference Guide
138
139	\| Topic \| Reference \| Load When \|
140	\|-------\|-----------\|-----------\|
141	\| Modifier deep dive \| `references/modifier-stack.md` \| Complex modifier chains \|
142	\| Scene organization \| `references/scene-organization.md` \| Large scenes \|
143	\| Pipeline \| `../references/asset-pipeline.md` \| Phase context \|
144
145	## Handoff Points
146
147	\| To Skill \| When \|
148	\|----------\|------\|
149	\| hard-surface \| Mechanical/sci-fi detail pass \|
150	\| environment-artist \| Modular environment pieces \|
151	\| character-artist \| Organic huma

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How to install blender-modeler?

arjun988/blender-skills/blender-modeler

$npx -y skills add arjun988/blender-skills --skill blender-modeler

Installs into the current project.

Summary

Files · 1

View on GitHub

SKILL.md

1	# Blender Modeler
2
3	Foundation modeling skill for all Blender geometry work. Non-destructive by default. MCP-first execution.
4
5	## When to Use
6
7	- Blockouts and primary/secondary shape passes
8	- General mesh editing not covered by discipline specialists
9	- Scene organization, collections, instances
10	- Modifier stack management
11	- Cleanup: merge, normals, loose geometry
12	- Precision modeling with snapping and numeric input
13
14	## Core Workflow
15
16	```
17	1. Scene Setup → Collections, scale reference, naming
18	2. Blockout → Primitives, mirror, array
19	3. Shape Refinement → Edit mode or modifier-based edits
20	4. Modifier Stack → Non-destructive detail
21	5. Cleanup → Merge, normals, manifold check
22	6. Handoff → UV/materials or discipline specialist
23	```
24
25	## Scene Organization
26
27	Establish via MCP immediately:
28
29	```
30	COL_Project
31	├── COL_Reference # Scale refs, ortho images
32	├── COL_Blockout # Temporary blockout meshes
33	├── COL_Geo # Final geometry
34	├── COL_Collision # Proxy meshes
35	└── COL_Instances # Empties/collections for instancing
36	```
37
38	Naming: `../references/naming-conventions.md`
39
40	## Modifier Stack Philosophy
41
42	Preferred order (bottom to top):
43
44	```
45	1. Mirror # Symmetry
46	2. Array # Repetition
47	3. Solidify # Thickness
48	4. Boolean # Cuts (prefer live booleans until export)
49	5. Bevel # Edge detail
50	6. Weighted Normal # Hard surface shading
51	7. Subdivision # Only when topology supports it
52	```
53
54	Rules:
55	- Keep booleans live until export prep
56	- Apply mirror only when topology is finalized
57	- Never stack multiple subsurf without supporting loops
58	- Document modifier purpose in object custom properties if complex
59
60	## Edit Mode Essentials
61
62	\| Operation \| Use When \|
63	\|-----------\|----------\|
64	\| Extrude (E) \| Adding depth from faces \|
65	\| Inset (I) \| Panel lines, frames \|
66	\| Loop Cut (Ctrl+R) \| Adding resolution \|
67	\| Knife (K) \| Custom cuts \|
68	\| Merge by Distance \| Cleanup duplicates \|
69	\| Recalculate Normals \| Fix shading issues \|
70
71	Via MCP: execute equivalent operations; don't narrate UI.
72
73	## Precision Modeling
74
75	- Enable snapping to grid/vertex/edge as appropriate
76	- Use numeric input for exact dimensions
77	- Set cursor to world origin for modular alignment
78	- Apply scale before boolean operations
79	- Use orthographic views for architectural accuracy
80
81	## Instancing Strategy
82
83	\| Method \| Use Case \|
84	\|--------\|----------\|
85	\| Linked Duplicate (Alt+D) \| Identical props with variation potential \|
86	\| Collection Instance \| Modular kit pieces \|
87	\| Geometry Nodes \| Procedural scatter (see geometry-nodes) \|
88	\| Array Modifier \| Linear repetition \|
89
90	Prefer instances over duplicate geometry for repeated elements.
91
92	## Custom Normals
93
94	- Enable Auto Smooth with appropriate angle (30°–60° hard surface)
95	- Weighted Normal modifier for hard surface without extra geo
96	- Mark sharp edges explicitly for bevel control
97	- Clear custom split normals before retopology handoff
98
99	## Cleanup Checklist
100
101	- [ ] Merge by distance (threshold: 0.0001m default)
102	- [ ] Remove loose geometry
103	- [ ] Delete interior faces
104	- [ ] Recalculate outside normals
105	- [ ] Apply scale if modifiers depend on it
106	- [ ] Verify manifold (no holes unless intentional)
107	- [ ] Check triangle count vs budget
108
109	## MCP Integration
110
111	```
112	1. Create mesh objects via MCP
113	2. Apply modifiers via MCP
114	3. Query polycount after each major edit
115	4. Organize into collections via MCP
116	5. Duplicate to backup collection before destructive ops
117	```
118
119	See `../references/mcp-integration.md`
120
121	## Constraints
122
123	### MUST DO
124	- Non-destructive workflow until export phase
125	- Name objects `SM_` prefix immediately
126	- Keep blockout separate from final geo
127	- Apply transforms before boolean/export
128	- Validate topology before handoff
129
130	### MUST NOT DO
131	- Delete blockout before silhouette approved
132	- Apply all modifiers prematurely
133	- Leave default names (Cube.001)
134	- Model without scale reference
135	- Skip cleanup pass
136
137	## Reference Guide
138
139	\| Topic \| Reference \| Load When \|
140	\|-------\|-----------\|-----------\|
141	\| Modifier deep dive \| `references/modifier-stack.md` \| Complex modifier chains \|
142	\| Scene organization \| `references/scene-organization.md` \| Large scenes \|
143	\| Pipeline \| `../references/asset-pipeline.md` \| Phase context \|
144
145	## Handoff Points
146
147	\| To Skill \| When \|
148	\|----------\|------\|
149	\| hard-surface \| Mechanical/sci-fi detail pass \|
150	\| environment-artist \| Modular environment pieces \|
151	\| character-artist \| Organic huma

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