Teardown

What is Teardown?

Teardown is a Claude Code skill that converts descriptions of machines into interactive three-dimensional simulators. Users provide plain language prompts, and the tool generates a single offline HTML file containing the running simulation. The interface places the machine in the center, surrounds it with panels displaying real operational data, and includes buttons to isolate individual components. When inactive, the page automatically cycles through a self-guided tour.

The project relies on Node.js 20 or newer for installation and execution. It bundles three.js and fonts directly into the generated files, ensuring they function without external dependencies. Optional tools like ffmpeg and Python 3 are available for capturing sixty frames per second video recordings and adding procedural audio. The underlying runtime and shader logic are adapted from the whaleyxbt/claude-motion library.

Developers can define custom machine behaviors using a provided SKILL.md file. The system includes a structured review loop to verify accuracy before finalizing the output. Pre-built examples include a robotic scorpion, a robotic octopus, a four-stroke motorcycle engine, a mechanical watch, and a hydraulic excavator arm. All source code is publicly available under an MIT license.

Teardown features

• Generates interactive 3D machine simulators from text prompts
• Exports complete simulations as single offline HTML files
• Displays real-time operational data panels around the model
• Records sixty frames per second video tours of machines
• Adds procedural sound effects synchronized to the timeline
• Uses a review loop to verify simulation accuracy
• Supports custom machine definitions via SKILL.md

Who uses Teardown and for what

• Engineering students visualizing internal mechanical workings
• Technicians studying complex equipment without physical access
• Educators building interactive classroom demonstrations
• Hobbyists exploring how everyday devices operate
• Content creators producing technical explainer videos
• Researchers prototyping AI-driven 3D interaction models

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