My most useful OpenClaw workflow so far
An open-source AI agent now lets you search, edit, slice, and print 3D models completely hands-off.
MakerMate has publicly released an open-source AI workflow called Clarvis-AI, designed to fully automate 3D printing from model discovery to final print. Built on the OpenClaw agent framework, the tool allows users to perform semantic 3D model searches, edit designs, slice them into printable G-code, and control a Lobster 3D printer—all through conversational AI commands without ever touching the printer's interface. The creator developed it to solve a personal pain point: a lack of time to manage the manual steps involved in 3D printing, which had left their printers idle.
The current implementation runs in a container on a MacBook Pro with an M1 chip and relies on external APIs for some processing. However, the roadmap includes a goal to develop a fully local version, which would run independently on more powerful hardware like a Mac Studio. By open-sourcing the project on GitHub, MakerMate is inviting the maker community to test, contribute, and adapt the workflow, potentially accelerating development and making advanced, automated 3D printing more accessible to hobbyists and professionals alike.
- Open-source 'Clarvis-AI' workflow automates search, edit, slice, and print for Lobster 3D printers.
- Built on the OpenClaw agent framework, enabling full hands-off control via AI commands.
- Currently runs on M1 MacBook Pro via container; aims for a fully local version on Mac Studio.
Why It Matters
It dramatically lowers the time and skill barrier to using 3D printers, making rapid prototyping more accessible.