forgecad-public-kit

Skill · GitHub · ★ 946 · graded 2026-10-19Source linked

Agentic CAD for the physical world. Use it at forgecad.io.

No outside reports on file

ForgeCAD is experimental software that sends your designs to an external AI service; only use it with non-sensitive projects and assume your designs may be seen by others.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
Package sourceGitHub (ForgeCAD/forgecad-public-kit)PUBLIC

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About Forgecad Public Kit

ForgeCAD is an AI tool that helps create designs for physical objects and parts. It appears to connect to a web service at forgecad.io to generate or modify CAD (computer-aided design) files using AI.

Who it’s for

Engineers, designers, and builders who want AI to help sketch or plan physical products and parts. Teams using AI agents to automate part of their design workflow.

Alternatives

OpenSCAD: Open-source, text-based parametric CAD tool; runs locally, no AI.
FreeCAD: Free desktop CAD software; includes scripting but no built-in AI agent.
Onshape: Cloud-based CAD with some AI-assisted sketching; established company with transparency.
CadQuery: Python library for programmatic CAD; runs locally, no external dependencies.

Setup

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Follow the setup steps in the project’s official README: https://github.com/ForgeCAD/forgecad-public-kit (opens external site)

Why this grade

CC — Moderate risk signals

Signal-based grade (3/7 points): well starred on GitHub, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

33/100

GitHub stars: 946
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-28

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30).

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Risks to watch for

Web service dependency: The tool connects to forgecad.io, so it sends design requests and data to an external server you may not fully control.
Design injection attacks: If an attacker puts hidden instructions in an image, file, or description you feed to the AI, it might create unwanted geometry or parts.
Data exposure: Your CAD designs and project details are transmitted to and stored on forgecad.io's servers; sensitive designs could be leaked or viewed by others.
Model confusion: The AI might misinterpret vague instructions and create incorrect or unsafe parts without warning you.
Account compromise: If forgecad.io accounts are hacked, attackers could access or modify your saved designs.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

Create a separate forgecad.io account with no sensitive credentials stored nearby.
Limit the AI agent to read-only access to necessary design files.

Network isolation

Run the tool on a machine without access to production systems or private networks.
Monitor all outbound traffic to forgecad.io for unexpected uploads.

Monitoring

Log and review every design request and output the AI makes.
Check forgecad.io's activity logs regularly for unauthorized access.

Red flags to watch for

The AI creates geometry that doesn't match your instructions.
Unusual file sizes or repeated requests to forgecad.io.
Designs appearing in public galleries or elsewhere without your approval.

Questions

How do I install Forgecad Public Kit?

Forgecad Public Kit does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/ForgeCAD/forgecad-public-kit.

Are there security reports about Forgecad Public Kit?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Forgecad Public Kit currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include web service dependency, design injection attacks, data exposure.

Is Forgecad Public Kit actively maintained?

Forgecad Public Kit has 946 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/ForgeCAD/forgecad-public-kit before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Forgecad Public Kit?

Notable alternatives to Forgecad Public Kit include OpenSCAD (Open-source, text-based parametric CAD tool), FreeCAD (Free desktop CAD software), Onshape (Cloud-based CAD with some AI-assisted sketching), CadQuery (Python library for programmatic CAD). You can also compare Forgecad Public Kit side by side with other skills in the Related tools section on this page.

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade C for Forgecad Public Kit

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: forgecad-public-kit
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/forgecad-forgecad-public-kit
- **Type:** AI agent skill
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 946 GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** GitHub (ForgeCAD/forgecad-public-kit)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/ForgeCAD/forgecad-public-kit
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: AI agent skill
Publisher: ForgeCAD
Source code: github.com/ForgeCAD/forgecad-public-kit
Est. context load: ~50 tokens idle · ~450 tokens when active (on-demand skill)
Popularity: 946 GitHub stars
Last updated: 2026-10-28
Last graded: 2026-10-19

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