xml.Revit.MCP Tools Overview
xml.Revit.MCP provides a comprehensive set of tools for integrating with Autodesk Revit through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This library serves as a bridge between AI assistants and Revit, enabling powerful automation capabilities and programmatic interaction with building models.
Key Features
The tool library includes numerous functions for Revit automation and interaction:
Basic Operations:
- Get available commands from Revit plugin
- Execute specified commands in Revit
- Call specific Revit functions with parameters
- Retrieve view data and selected elements
Element Management:
- Find elements by category
- Get element parameters and locations
- Update element parameters
- Delete elements
- Show/highlight elements in current view
- Move elements to new positions
Creation Tools:
- Create levels/floors
- Create floor plan views
- Create grid lines
- Create walls and floors
- Create rooms and room tags
- Create doors and windows
- Create MEP elements (ducts, pipes, cable trays)
- Create family instances
- Link DWG files
- Create sheets
Installation Requirements
- xml.Revit: Version 1.3.4.3 or newer
- Python: 3.10 or newer
- UV Package Manager: Required for installation
- Revit: Compatible with versions 2019-2024 (with plugin)
Installation Process
-
First, install the UV package manager:
pip install uv -
Install the revit-mcp package:
pip install revit-mcp -
Test the installation:
uvx revit-mcpYou should see:
RevitMCPServer - INFO - Successfully connected to Revit on startup
Integration with AI Assistants
Claude for Desktop
Edit claude_desktop_config.json to include:
Cursor
Edit mcp.json to include:
Cline
Edit cline_mcp_setting.json to include:
{
"mcpServers": {
"RevitMCPServer": {
"disabled": false,
"timeout": 30,
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["revit-mcp"],
"transportType": "stdio",
"autoApprove": [
"active_view",
"call_func",
"create_cable_trays",
"create_door_windows",
"create_ducts",
"create_family_instances",
"create_floors",
"create_floor_plan_views",
"create_grids",
"create_levels",
"create_pipes",
"create_room_separation_lines",
"create_room_tags",
"create_rooms",
"create_sheets",
"create_walls",
"delete_elements",
"execute_commands",
"find_elements",
"get_commands",
"get_locations",
"get_selected_elements",
"get_view_data",
"link_dwg_and_activate_view",
"move_elements",
"parameter_elements",
"show_elements",
"update_elements"
]
}
}
}
Extending Functionality
You can create custom MCP DLL files to implement additional functionality by:
- Implementing the
xml.Revit.MCP.Public.IMCPMethodinterface - Following JSON-RPC 2.0 specification for communication
- Compiling to a DLL and placing it in the designated MCP folder
Plugin Configuration
When using the revit-mcp-plugin:
- Register the plugin with Revit
- Configure commands through: Add-in Modules → Revit MCP Plugin → Settings
- Enable the service: Add-in → Revit MCP Plugin → Revit MCP Switch
Once enabled, AI assistants can discover and control your Revit program, executing the various commands provided by the xml.Revit.MCP tools library.