Joseph Bishop

Hi everyone,

I've just released a major update to NodeArchitect, a Houdini plugin that brings an AI agent directly into your scene.

NodeArchitect reads selected nodes, parameters, and connections inside Houdini and uses that context to:

- Explain node networks
- Help debug issues
- Generate VEX and Python based on the current scene
- Document networks
- Build HDAs from natural language descriptions
- Expose Houdini through MCP for external AI tools



2.0 update changes:

- Rebuilt agent system using native function calling (more reliable multi-step behaviour)
- New web UI with streaming output and syntax highlighting
- Built-in MCP server (no separate setup required)
- GitHub Copilot login support
- Per-tool consent before scene modifications

Licensing note:
NodeArchitect 2.0 will move to a commercial license at a small price in the future, reflecting the increased scope and quality of the tool. Version 1.0 will remain free for personal/non-commercial use.

Anyone who downloads NodeArchitect before the licensing change will be grandfathered in with access to future updates at no additional cost.

Download [bishopvfx.gumroad.com]