ForgeCAD

Local-first CAD workflow by Talocode

Generate parametric OpenSCAD scripts, manufacturing notes, BOMs, cut lists, printability checks, and engineering design reports from product requirements.

What it does

• Parametric OpenSCAD-style CAD script generation
• BOM and cut list generation
• FDM printability and manufacturability checks
• Design review reports with safety warnings
• Optional OpenSCAD render wrapper (when installed)

Not certified engineering software. All outputs require human engineering review.

Install

npm install @talocode/forgecad

CLI

npx forgecad generate --type enclosure --description "Arduino enclosure" --length 120 --width 80 --height 40 --unit mm --material PETG
npx forgecad openscad --type bracket --length 100 --width 40 --height 60
npx forgecad printability --file design.json
npx forgecad tools
npx forgecad --cloud generate --type enclosure --description "Hosted via Talocode Cloud"

SDK

import { ForgeCADClient } from '@talocode/forgecad'

const forgecad = new ForgeCADClient({
  apiKey: process.env.TALOCODE_API_KEY,
  baseUrl: process.env.TALOCODE_BASE_URL,
})

const design = await forgecad.design.generate({
  projectType: 'enclosure',
  description: 'Arduino electronics enclosure',
  dimensions: { length: 120, width: 80, height: 40, unit: 'mm' },
  manufacturingMethod: 'fdm_3d_printing',
  material: 'PETG',
})

API

| Method | Path | Credits | |--------|------|---------| | GET | /v1/forgecad/health | — | | POST | /v1/forgecad/design/generate | 60 | | POST | /v1/forgecad/openscad/generate | 40 | | POST | /v1/forgecad/bom/generate | 20 | | POST | /v1/forgecad/cutlist/generate | 20 | | POST | /v1/forgecad/assembly/plan | 25 | | POST | /v1/forgecad/printability/check | 25 | | POST | /v1/forgecad/manufacturability/check | 30 | | POST | /v1/forgecad/design/review | 40 | | POST | /v1/forgecad/material/estimate | 20 | | POST | /v1/forgecad/tools/detect | 5 | | POST | /v1/forgecad/render/openscad | 80 | | POST | /v1/forgecad/export/markdown | 5 | | POST | /v1/forgecad/export/json | 5 |

Local server

FORGECAD_ALLOW_LOCAL_UNAUTH=true npm start
curl http://localhost:3060/v1/forgecad/health

Environment

TALOCODE_API_KEY=
TALOCODE_BASE_URL=https://api.talocode.site
FORGECAD_ALLOW_LOCAL_UNAUTH=true
FORGECAD_OPENSCAD_BIN=
FORGECAD_FREECAD_BIN=

Limitations

• Not certified for structural, medical, aerospace, or safety-critical use
• No FEA/CFD validation
• OpenSCAD/FreeCAD rendering requires external tools
• Generated designs are drafts for human review
• Does not generate weapon or harmful device designs

Support

Open-source Talocode products are built and maintained by Abdulmuiz Adeyemo.

Sponsor the work: https://github.com/sponsors/Abdulmuiz44

License

MIT — see LICENSE