# CG Asset Finder

CG Asset Finder is a free search service for computer graphics resources. It sends one query to multiple independent source websites, normalizes the returned metadata, and presents candidate results together so artists and agents can compare sources without repeating the same search on every site.

The service is designed to help discover 3D models, textures, materials, VFX elements, After Effects templates, plugins, scripts, tutorials, and related resources used in computer graphics, motion design, visualization, animation, and post-production.

## When to use CG Asset Finder

Use CG Asset Finder when you need source URLs and metadata for a CG-related resource and want to search several supported catalogs at once. It is useful for early discovery, comparing candidate matches, and identifying which external site may contain the item a user described.

Do not use the service as evidence that an asset is licensed, safe, free, available, or owned by a particular publisher. CG Asset Finder does not host, sell, or redistribute the files shown in results. Open the original source page to verify availability, licensing, pricing, attribution, and download conditions.

## How it works

1. A user or agent obtains valid source keys from `GET /api/sites`.
2. It sends a query and source-key list to `POST /api/search` or `/api/search/stream`.
3. Each source is searched independently.
4. Returned titles, thumbnails, dates, categories, and source URLs are normalized where available.
5. Failures from slow, blocked, or unavailable sources are isolated so other source results can still be returned.

## Agent access

Read [llms.txt](https://cgassetfinder.com/llms.txt) for specific use cases, calling guidance, endpoint summaries, and limitations. Request this homepage with `Accept: text/markdown` to receive this representation. Use `Accept: text/html` for the human interface.

## Trust and support

- [About the service](https://cgassetfinder.com/about/)
- [Contact](https://cgassetfinder.com/contact/)
- [Supported sources and status](https://cgassetfinder.com/status/)
- [Privacy policy](https://cgassetfinder.com/privacy/)
- [Terms of service](https://cgassetfinder.com/terms/)
- [Sitemap](https://cgassetfinder.com/sitemap.xml)