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Rhino Plugin

The Algomim Rhino plugin connects Rhinoceros to the AI assistant, enabling you to create geometry, manage layers, apply materials, and automate modeling tasks through conversation.

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Supported Versions

  • Rhinoceros 7 (Windows)
  • Rhinoceros 8 (Windows)

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Installation

The Rhino plugin is distributed through Yak, Rhino’s built-in package manager.
1

Open Rhino

Launch Rhinoceros.
2

Open the Package Manager

Type PackageManager in the Rhino command line and press Enter.
3

Search for Algomim

Search for “Algomim” in the package manager.
4

Install

Click Install and restart Rhino when prompted.
Alternatively, you can install from the command line:
_-Yak Install Algomim

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Connecting to Algomim

1

Open a model

Open a Rhino model (or create a new one).
2

Run the connect command

Type Algomim in the Rhino command line and press Enter.
3

Get your PIN

In the Algomim web app, start a new chat and click the Connect button (plug icon). Copy the 6-digit PIN.
4

Enter the PIN

Enter the PIN when prompted. The command line will confirm a successful connection.

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Other Commands

CommandDescription
AlgomimConnect to the Algomim web app
AlgomimStatusCheck connection status
AlgomimDisconnectDisconnect from the current session
AlgomimAboutShow plugin version and info

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What You Can Do

The AI writes IronPython 2.7 scripts using the RhinoCommon API. Common operations include:

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Geometry Creation

  • Create curves, surfaces, solids, and meshes
  • Loft, sweep, revolve, and boolean operations
  • Create organic shapes with NetworkSrf and Pipe

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Materials & Appearance

  • Create and apply PBR materials
  • Download and assign textures
  • Set material properties (roughness, metallic, etc.)

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Layers & Organization

  • Create and manage layers
  • Set layer colors and properties
  • Group and organize objects

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Scene Management

  • Select, move, copy, rotate, and scale objects
  • Delete objects individually or clear the entire scene
  • Query object properties and counts
For Rhino-specific prompting tips, see Rhino Best Practices.

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Script Context

Rhino scripts are written in IronPython 2.7. Keep in mind:
  • No f-strings (use .format() or % formatting)
  • No type hints
  • No walrus operator (:=)
  • Use 4-space indentation
The scripts have access to the full Rhino, rhinoscriptsyntax, and scriptcontext modules.
IronPython 2.7 is a Python 2 dialect. Python 3 features like f-strings and type annotations will cause errors.

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Troubleshooting

  • Make sure the plugin is installed via Yak: _-Yak List
  • Restart Rhino after installation
  • Check that you’re running a supported version (Rhino 7 or 8)
  • Verify your internet connection
  • Generate a new PIN if the current one expired
  • Try running AlgomimStatus to check the current connection state
Rhino uses IronPython 2.7. If you see syntax errors, the AI may have used Python 3 features. Try rephrasing your request — the AI has built-in validation to catch most of these issues.

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Updating the Plugin

The plugin updates through Yak. Open the Package Manager, find Algomim, and click Update if a new version is available.