# shader.preview

> Talos next · Since next

Material contact sheet PNG: 4 angles x 3 times x day/backlit/night.

strip: 8 frames 1/30 s apart. renderers adds hd (skipped if unavailable).

| | |
|---|---|
| Title | Preview a shader |
| Mode | `editor` |
| Token cost | about 150 tokens (listed only when its toolset is enabled) |
| Toolset | `shaders` |

## Arguments

| Argument | Type | Required | Default | Allowed values | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| `material` | `string \| object` | yes |  |  | Asset id or .material.json object |
| `out` | `string` | no |  |  |  |
| `renderers` | `enum[]` | no |  |  |  |
| `shape` | `enum` | no |  | `sphere`, `cube`, `plane` |  |
| `strip` | `boolean` | no |  |  |  |

## Example

An MCP `tools/call` with the required arguments (placeholders in angle brackets).

```json
{
  "name": "shader.preview",
  "arguments": {
    "material": null
  }
}
```