Getting Started with Needle Engine

Choose a workflow below to install Needle Engine and create your first web project.

Choose Your Workflow

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Needle × Unity

Unity 6 LTS
Unity 6.3 LTS

Next Steps
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Needle × Blender

Blender 4.5 LTS
Blender 5.0.1

Next Steps
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Needle Editor

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Needle × three.js

three.js r185

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Vibe coding

Set up your AI coding assistant with Needle Engine skills and connect it to live scenes with MCP.

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Web Component

Rich, interactive 3D content made easy

Custom Integrations

Learn how to integrate Needle Engine into your tool or workflow

Still deciding? Read the Needle Engine overview or why it exists.

Already have a website? Embed a Needle scene into it → — your own HTML, Webflow, WordPress, and more.

Install a Code Editor

Visual Studio Code is recommended for creating and editing JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS files. It's a free, open-source editor that works on all platforms and integrates seamlessly with Needle Engine.

Why VS Code?

  • Built-in TypeScript support
  • Excellent debugging tools
  • Rich extension ecosystem
  • Live Server support for local development
  • Git integration

Required Tools

Automatic Installation with Unity or Blender

When using the Unity or Blender integration, we'll guide you through installing these tools automatically. You don't need to install them manually.

The following tools are used by Needle Engine to create, preview, and build your web app:

Need Help?

If you run into issues during setup, check out our FAQ or join our Discord community where we're happy to help!