Topo Shadow Box
- 3 repo stars
- Updated March 4, 2026
- huslage/topo-shadow-box
topo-shadow-box is an MCP server and Claude Code plugin that generates 3D-printable topographic shadow boxes from geographic data so developers can produce multi-material 3MF files from natural-language requests.
About
topo-shadow-box is a Claude Code marketplace plugin built around an MCP server that generates 3D-printable topographic shadow boxes from real geographic areas. Given coordinates or GPX input, it fetches elevation and OpenStreetMap features and writes multi-material 3MF, SCAD, or STL files. Install it when you want Claude to produce printable terrain art or place-based prototypes instead of hand-modeling topography yourself.
- MCP server fetches elevation data and OpenStreetMap features
- Outputs multi-material 3MF files ready for slicing and printing
- Claude Code plugin auto-starts topo-shadow-box serve
- CLI mode supports GPX bounds, colors, resolution, and feature layers
Topo Shadow Box by the numbers
- Data as of Jul 7, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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| repo stars | ★ 3 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | March 4, 2026 |
| Repository | huslage/topo-shadow-box ↗ |
How can I turn a map area or GPX track into a printable multi-material topographic shadow box without manual 3D modeling?
Generate 3D-printable topographic shadow boxes from geographic areas using elevation and OpenStreetMap data via MCP in Claude Code.
Who is it for?
Developers using Claude Code who 3D print and want automated terrain models from real elevation and OpenStreetMap data.
Skip if: Teams building standard web or backend software who do not need geographic 3D print generation.
What you get
A 3MF, SCAD, or STL topographic shadow box file configured with elevation layers, map features, and optional GPX track styling.
Plugins in this marketplace
1 plugin - install individually after you add the marketplace.
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FAQ
How do I install it in Claude Code?
Run /plugin marketplace add huslage/Topo Shadow Box then /plugin install Topo Shadow Box@Topo Shadow Box; the MCP server starts automatically.
What output formats are supported?
The CLI and MCP tools can write .3mf, .scad, and .stl files depending on the output path extension.
Can I run it outside Claude Code?
Yes. The Go binary supports Topo Shadow Box serve for MCP mode and direct CLI generation with flags for bounds, GPX, resolution, and colors.