Enclose

Enclose is a desktop workbench that edits code-built CAD projects through natural language.

Enclose is a desktop workbench designed for code-built CAD projects. Users view the model in 3D, click a specific part, and state the desired changes while Claude edits the project and rebuilds it. It is intended for people working with code-based CAD designs on macOS. Currently in its early days, the application opens STEP CAD files and requires macOS 13 or newer, Claude Code installed and signed in, and Python 3. The project is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license and includes permission for the Claude Agent SDK.

Enclose at a glance

Best for: Designer, Software engineer
Runs on: macOS, self-hosted, open source
Pricing: Free
Released: October 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/enclosedev/enclose

Key features

View CAD models in 3D
Click specific parts to select them
Edit projects using Claude via prompts
Rebuild CAD projects automatically
Open STEP CAD files

Use it for

Modify code-built CAD projects using natural language
Inspect CAD models in a 3D interface
Update CAD designs via Claude Code integration

Companions

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Context7 — Up-to-date API documentation for coding questions.

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