Codex
Text-to-CAD plugin is live in Codex Desktop
Jake Fitzgerald’s open-source Codex Desktop plugin turns prompts into 3D CAD, exports STEP/STL/3MF/GLB, and adds design-for-manufacturing checks for 3D printing, sheet metal, CNC, and injection molding.
What changed
An open-source Codex Desktop plugin from Jake Fitzgerald (@earthtojake) turns text prompts into 3D CAD inside the Codex app. It exports STEP, STL, 3MF, and GLB files, and runs design-for-manufacturing checks aimed at 3D printing, sheet metal, CNC, and injection molding. It can connect to fabrication services such as Bambu and SendCutSend.
Source: Jake Fitzgerald’s plugin announcement on X
Who is affected
Codex Desktop users who want CAD generation and DFM checks from prompts, especially makers and teams preparing parts for fabrication.
What to do now
If you use Codex Desktop, review the plugin and its local setup before trying it on a real design. The author says it runs locally and is free.
What is not confirmed
Verification status: Observed — this is based on a community plugin announcement. The open-source, local, and free claims have not been independently verified beyond the author’s post.
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