What is Nova3D?

Nova3D generates 3D assets as executable construction procedures. The pipeline writes Blender-native Python scripts, returning a structured GLB with named, separately addressable parts.

This is architecturally different from diffusion-based generators (Meshy, Tripo, Rodin), which extract a single merged mesh with no part boundaries, and from OpenSCAD-based systems (CADAM), which guarantee manifold solids but have a hard ceiling on organic shapes, hierarchy, materials, and structural editability.

Nova3D uses Blender's scene graph as the native representation - the most expressive geometry substrate available - making it a strict superset of both approaches.

This repo is the client. It connects to our (currently) closed-source hosted service.

Quick Start

Get it running locally in under 2 minutes. Requires Flutter 3.24+.

# 1. Clone and Install
git clone https://github.com/RareSense/Nova3D.git
cd Nova3D
flutter pub get

# 2. Run Local UI
# Note: Port 5555 is required for OAuth redirect authorization
flutter run -d web-server --web-hostname 0.0.0.0 --web-port 5555

1. Open http://127.0.0.1:5555
2. Sign in (Google/Email).
3. Settings → Add your API Key (OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini).
4. Enter a prompt and generate.

Demo

☝️Prompt: Make a washing machine with detailed internal mechanics

Technical Philosophy

1. Script-Native vs. Mesh-Native

Most AI 3D generators use "Image-to-3D" diffusion. Nova3D is "Prompt-to-Code" or "Image-to-Code." And by targeting Blender's API, the following is achieved:

• Logical Hierarchy: Parts are named and parented correctly.
• Surgical Edits: Change the "handle" without regenerating the "cup."
• Material Support: Proper PBR texture mapping rather than "baked" vertex colors.

2. Model Agnostic

Nova3D is a generation harness. You can swap between Claude 3.5, GPT-4o, or Gemini 1.5 Pro via the settings menu. The pipeline handles validation and execution regardless of which LLM is writing the code.

3. Precision + Organic Flow

Unlike pure CSG/OpenSCAD systems which struggle with organic shapes, Nova3D leverages Blender's full suite of modifiers (subdivision, sculpting, booleans) to create high-fidelity models.

Features

• Integrated Viewport: Built-in Three.js editor with transform tools, snapping, and material editing.
• Local Caching: Models are cached in-browser; view your history even after remote URLs expire.
• Reference Images: Attach a photo to guide the spatial logic of the generated script.
• Production Build: flutter build web --release for static hosting.

Troubleshooting

• Auth Loops: Always use http://127.0.0.1:5555. Using localhost:5555 will cause Google Sign-In to fail due to strict OAuth origin policies.
• Self-Hosting Backend: By default, this client communicates with the nova3d.xyz API. To point to a custom backend, use: --dart-define=API_BASE_URL=https://your-api.com

Built on the same engine powering FormaNova for specialized jewelry CAD.