RevitMCPServer

What is RevitMCPServer?

RevitMCPServer is a Python package that provides integration with Revit through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It enables automation and interaction with Revit models by connecting to a Revit add‑on socket server, sending commands, and handling responses.

How to use RevitMCPServer?

Install the package using pip (pip install revit-mcp) with Python 3.10+ and the uv package manager. After installation, run uvx revit-mcp to test the connection. Then add the server configuration (command: uvx, args: ["revit-mcp"]) to the MCP settings of your LLM client (e.g., Claude Desktop, Cursor, or cline).

Key features of RevitMCPServer

• Connects to Revit add‑on via a socket server.
• Sends commands to create objects in Revit.
• Handles responses and error messages.
• Manages server startup and shutdown lifecycle.

Use cases of RevitMCPServer

• Automate repetitive Revit modeling tasks from an LLM.
• Send commands to Revit to create elements programmatically.
• Integrate large language models with Revit for AI‑assisted design.

FAQ from RevitMCPServer

What are the prerequisites for using RevitMCPServer?

You need xml.Revit 1.3.4.3 or newer, Python 3.10 or newer, and the uv package manager installed.

How do I install RevitMCPServer?

Install via pip: pip install revit-mcp. If the installation fails, ensure uv is installed first.

How can I integrate RevitMCPServer with Claude for Desktop?

Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json under mcpServers:

{ "RevitMCPServer": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["revit-mcp"] } }

What transport protocol does RevitMCPServer use?

It connects to an add‑on socket server running inside Revit.