xml.Revit.MCP Tools Overview
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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: ```bash pip install uv ```
- Install the revit-mcp package: ```bash pip install revit-mcp ```
- Test the installation: ```bash uvx revit-mcp ``` You 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:
Extending Functionality
You can create custom MCP DLL files to implement additional functionality by:
- Implementing the `xml.Revit.MCP.Public.IMCPMethod` interface
- 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.