Caliper MCP Server

Geometry and CAD file metadata extraction for STL, OBJ, PLY, PCD, LAS/LAZ, glTF/GLB.

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Last Updated

Jun 14, 2026

What is the Caliper MCP Server?

The Caliper MCP server gives AI agents structured, permission-aware access to Caliper through the Model Context Protocol. With 10 pre-built actions, agents can read, create, and update Caliper data on behalf of authorized users.

Willow ships the Caliper MCP server as part of an enterprise control plane. Every call runs behind SSO (Okta, Azure AD), enforces RBAC and least-privilege at runtime, writes to a full audit trail, and integrates with Splunk and Loki for SIEM visibility. Connect from Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT, VS Code, n8n, or any custom agent. Install once, distribute org-wide, and see exactly how Caliper is being used by every AI agent in your stack.

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format_detect

Detect the geometry file format from a filename or URL. Returns the detected format name and whether it is currently supported. Use this to check format support before making a paid analysis call. No payment required. Privacy policy: https://caliper.fit/privacy

feature_request

Request a feature or format that Caliper doesn't support yet. Free, no payment required. Use this when you need a capability that Caliper doesn't currently offer — especially unsupported file formats (STEP, IGES) or analysis features not yet available. Requests are logged and used to prioritize development. Privacy policy: https://caliper.fit/privacy

format_auto

Auto-detect geometry file format and extract metadata statistics. Accepts a 3D geometry file via URL or base64 and returns structured metadata: bounding boxes, triangle counts, manifold analysis, point cloud statistics, and more. This is a read-only analysis tool — it does not perform mesh repair, format conversion, or boolean operations. Supported formats: STL, OBJ, PLY, PCD, LAS/LAZ, glTF/GLB. STEP and IGES support is planned. Provide either file_url (preferred for large files) or file_b64 (for files under 200KB). Include filename for format detection if using file_b64. When using file_url, the format is detected from the URL path extension; filename is not required. Files under 150KB are free. Larger files cost $0.02/MB via x402 (USDC on Base) or card via MPP (Stripe; adds $0.35 surcharge). If payment is required, the response includes payment details. Retry with the payment argument containing the payment proof. Privacy policy: https://caliper.fit/privacy

format_stl

Extract metadata from an STL file (ASCII or binary). Returns triangle count, bounding box, surface area, volume, manifold analysis (watertight, open edges, non-manifold edges), triangle quality metrics, vertex deduplication count, mean edge length, minimum bounding sphere, and a noise estimate derived from planar region fitting. Payment via x402 (USDC on Base) or card via MPP (Stripe). See format_auto for payment flow details. Privacy policy: https://caliper.fit/privacy

format_obj

Extract metadata from an OBJ file. Returns vertex/normal/texcoord/face counts, triangle/quad/polygon breakdown, material and group counts, bounding box, surface area, and triangulation status. Payment via x402 (USDC on Base) or card via MPP (Stripe). See format_auto for payment flow details. Privacy policy: https://caliper.fit/privacy

format_ply

Extract metadata from a PLY file (ASCII or binary). Returns vertex/face counts, element properties, feature detection (normals, colors, texcoords, intensity, curvature), bounding box, centroid, and point cloud identification. Payment via x402 (USDC on Base) or card via MPP (Stripe). See format_auto for payment flow details. Privacy policy: https://caliper.fit/privacy

format_pcd

Extract metadata from a PCD point cloud file. Returns point count, field definitions, data format, organization, viewpoint, feature flags (RGB, intensity, normals, curvature), bounding box, centroid, and point density estimate. Payment via x402 (USDC on Base) or card via MPP (Stripe). See format_auto for payment flow details. Privacy policy: https://caliper.fit/privacy

format_las

Extract metadata from a LAS or LAZ point cloud file. Returns LAS version, point format, point count, scale factors, offsets, bounding box, classification counts, feature flags (RGB, intensity, GPS time, waveform), and VLR information. Payment via x402 (USDC on Base) or card via MPP (Stripe). See format_auto for payment flow details. Privacy policy: https://caliper.fit/privacy

format_gltf

Extract metadata from a glTF or GLB file. Returns asset info, scene graph structure, mesh/material/texture counts, vertex and index totals, feature flags (normals, tangents, texcoords, colors, joints), primitive modes, and extensions. Payment via x402 (USDC on Base) or card via MPP (Stripe). See format_auto for payment flow details. Privacy policy: https://caliper.fit/privacy

format_batch

Analyze multiple geometry files in a single batch request. Submit up to 10 files, receive a single quote, pay once, and get structured metadata for all files. Supports mixed formats. Read-only analysis — does not modify, convert, or repair files. Payment is required via x402 (USDC on Base) or card via MPP (Stripe). If no payment is provided, the response includes the total price and per-file breakdown. Retry with the payment argument containing "transaction", "network", and "priceToken". Partial success: if some files fail processing, you still receive results for the files that succeeded. Privacy policy: https://caliper.fit/privacy

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Set Up Your Caliper MCP Server in Minutes

Add the following configuration to your MCP client. Authentication is handled via OAuth. Compatible with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT, VS Code, n8n, and any MCP-compatible agent.

Claude Desktop

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "willow-caliper": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/caliper"
    }
  }
}

Cursor

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "willow-caliper": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/caliper"
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

CLI

claude mcp add willow-caliper --transport http https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/caliper

n8n

HTTP Request Node

{
  "url": "https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/caliper",
  "method": "POST"
}

Or click "Install with Willow" above to set up automatically with SSO and RBAC preconfigured.

Enterprise Governance for Caliper

Willow adds the layer Caliper and every other SaaS doesn't ship out of the box: every call runs behind SSO (Okta, Azure AD), enforces RBAC and least-privilege at runtime, writes to full audit logs, and detects shadow AI usage across your stack. One MCP gateway. Any agent. Every tool.

Caliper MCP Server FAQ

What is the Caliper MCP server?

The Caliper MCP server is a Model Context Protocol implementation that lets AI agents like Claude, Cursor, and ChatGPT read and write Caliper data through a standardized interface. Willow hosts and governs this server so enterprises can roll it out without a security review backlog.

How is Willow's Caliper MCP server different from the official one?

The official Caliper MCP server is scoped to a single user's account and does not include enterprise governance. Willow's version adds SSO, RBAC, audit logging, shadow AI detection, and centralized control over which actions agents can take across the entire org.

Which AI clients work with the Caliper MCP server?

Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT, VS Code with MCP support, n8n, and any custom agent built with OpenAI Agents SDK, LangChain, Vercel AI SDK, or Anthropic SDK.

Is the Caliper MCP server secure? How does Willow handle authentication?

Every call runs behind your existing SSO (Okta, Azure AD). Per-user OAuth scopes the agent to exactly what that user can do in Caliper, nothing more. No credentials reach the LLM. Every action writes to an audit trail.

Can I limit which Caliper actions agents can take?

Yes. Willow lets you scope agents to specific actions, specific projects, or specific environments. Toggle actions on or off in the dashboard, or enforce policy via infrastructure-as-code through GitHub.

How do I detect shadow Caliper MCP servers in my org?

Willow's browser extension and discovery service surface unmanaged MCP servers, skills, and AI agents across the org. If a developer installed an unapproved Caliper MCP locally, you'll see it.

What does the Caliper MCP server cost?

Pricing depends on org size and deployment model (SaaS, dedicated cloud, self-host). See withwillow.ai/pricing or contact sales for a quote.

How do I install the Caliper MCP server with Willow?

Install via the Willow Connect Panel in one click, or paste the JSON snippet above into your Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Claude Code config. SSO and RBAC inherit from your existing Willow setup.