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Mixer: Open-Source 3D Editor That Builds Models From Text Using Local LLMs

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A developer has released Mixer, a free open-source 3D editor that lets users generate and edit 3D models by typing text prompts instead of navigating traditional design software. The tool runs on local large language models, supporting Ollama, llama-server, and LM Studio, making it accessible without reliance on cloud-based AI services. Under the hood, Mixer uses GLB/GLTF format — a JSON-based structure — which the LLM writes as markup that the app then renders into a 3D model. Users can upload reference objects or existing models to guide generation, with options to simplify geometry when working within tight model context limits. Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS under an MIT license, the application is approximately 567 MB due to a bundled llama-server, with source code published on GitHub.

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