MeshVault Connect Autor: Xalies

MeshVault Connect links your browser to MeshVault so you can capture 3D model downloads with their images/details and save them to keep a visual library.

When you click to download a supported model file, the extension will detect that and ask you where to save it, it will read the folders in your library or you can create your own. The extension will then read the page and along with useful model metadata such as the Thumbnails, title, author, source and author links and description. MeshVault then imports the file into your selected library folder.

MeshVault Connect is designed for makers, designers, collectors, and 3D printing users who want a cleaner way to keep downloaded models organized without manually moving, renaming, and sorting files.

Requires MeshVault:
https://www.meshvault.app

Supported sites include:
- Printables
- Thingiverse
- MakerWorld
- Thangs
- Cgtrader
- More

Key features:
- Capture supported 3D model downloads from your browser
- Send files directly to the local MeshVault Windows app
- Send files to MeshVault Server on your local network
- Preserve model source links for future reference
- Capture model titles, authors, descriptions, tags, thumbnails, and gallery images when available
- Choose a MeshVault library folder before importing
- Enable or disable the extension at any time
- Pause MeshVault capture for individual supported sites
- Show download/import progress in the browser
- Detect when MeshVault is not running or the server is unavailable
- Hide AI content on supported pages*
- Some content/ad blocking for a smoother experience

How it works:
- Install MeshVault on your Windows PC, or set up MeshVault Server from meshvault.app
- Install MeshVault Connect in Chrome
- Pinning the extension is recommended
- Open MeshVault, or connect the extension to your MeshVault Server
- Browse to a supported 3D model page
- Download a supported model file
- MeshVault Connect captures the download and sends it to MeshVault
- MeshVault imports the file into your library with available metadata

Supports over 35 file types, including:
Mesh formats: STL, 3MF
CAD/project formats: STEP, SCAD, F3D
Printer/CNC output: GCODE
Archives: ZIP. MeshVault scans archives for supported model files.

Local connection:
MeshVault Connect communicates with MeshVault running locally on your computer, or with MeshVault Server on your local network when configured. Captured files and metadata are sent directly from your browser to your own MeshVault library.

Privacy:
MeshVault Connect is built for local library organization. Model files are sent to your MeshVault app or your configured MeshVault Server. No data is collected by the extension.

Notes:
- MeshVault Connect requires MeshVault to be installed and running, or a configured MeshVault Server.
- MeshVault is available through meshvault.app and requires a license key unlock or a MS store IAP.
- Site layouts and download systems can change, so metadata capture may vary by site or model page.
- Some private or account-only models may expose less metadata than public model pages.
- When downloading personal or owned models from Cults3D or Cgtrader, it needs to be done going via the models page.
- If MeshVault is not running, locked, or unavailable, downloads can continue through the browser normally.
- * Hiding AI models does not work on all sites.