Search and download ready-to-print 3D model files (STL/3MF/ZIP) for a concept or specific part by querying Printables (first). Use when an agent needs to find an existing model, capture license/attribution, download the source files, and output a local folder + manifest for quoting/printing.
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---
name: find-stl
description: "Search and download ready-to-print 3D model files (STL/3MF/ZIP) for a concept or specific part by querying Printables (first). Use when an agent needs to find an existing model, capture license/attribution, download the source files, and output a local folder + manifest for quoting/printing."
---
# find-stl
This skill provides a deterministic pipeline:
- search Printables for models
- select a candidate
- download model files
- write a `manifest.json` (source URL, author, license id, files, hashes)
## Quick start
### Search
```bash
python3 scripts/find_stl.py search "iphone 15 pro dock" --limit 10
```
### Fetch
```bash
python3 scripts/find_stl.py fetch 1059554 --outdir out/models
```
By default, fetch downloads **all model files** (a ZIP pack) when available.
## Notes
- Printables download links are time-limited; this script resolves them via Printables GraphQL (`getDownloadLink`).
- Always preserve license + attribution in the manifest.
## Resources
- `scripts/find_stl.py`
