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Autodesk Revit MCP server

Local stdio MCP server add-on for Revit 2027.2 that lets AI clients query, analyze and, in Write or Experimental configurations, modify Revit models, open and export views, and manage sheets and schedules. It runs locally and needs no auth.

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Install

Cursor

About Cursor
JSON
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Revit MCP Read-Tools Technical Preview": {
      "command": "C:\\PROGRA~1\\Autodesk\\REVITP~2\\AUTODE~1.EXE",
      "args": [
        "--ManageConfigurationWithAutodeskRevitPluginInstaller=true"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Generic

JSON
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Revit MCP Read-Tools Technical Preview": {
      "command": "C:\\Program Files\\Autodesk\\Revit 2027 MCP Server Read-Tools Technical Preview\\Autodesk.RevitMcpServer.Stdio.exe",
      "args": [
        "--ManageConfigurationWithAutodeskRevitPluginInstaller=true"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

query_model
Find elements by category, parameter values, view or name, with counts and breakdowns.
get_element_data
Get parameter values and other information for specified elements.
get_active_context
Get the active document, active view and selected element IDs.
open_view
Open a specified Revit view and make it active.
export_views
Export views to image or PDF and schedules to CSV.
select_elements
Select specified elements in the active model.
show_elements
Zoom or focus the active view on specified elements.
get_running_revit_instances
List running Revit instances with process ID and open document.
modify_element_parameters
Modify parameters or types for one or more elements (Write, Experimental).
move_elements
Move elements with a 3D translation (Write, Experimental).
rotate_elements
Rotate elements around an axis (Write, Experimental).
create_sheet
Create a sheet with a specified title block (Experimental).
create_schedule
Create a schedule for a category with selected fields (Experimental).
export_ifc
Export the active document to IFC (Experimental).
delete_elements
Delete specified elements after confirmation (Experimental).

As documented on October 17, 2026. A running server reports its current list through tools/list.

Notes and caveats

  • Technical Preview (Public Beta); supported only on Autodesk Revit 2027.2 on Windows, installed as a separate add-on in Read, Write or Experimental configurations.
  • Write and Experimental can modify the model.
  • Snippets shown are Autodesk's Read-Tools configs (generic is the Claude Desktop config; Cursor uses a Windows short path).
  • Tools and behavior may change before GA.

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FAQ

What does the Autodesk Revit MCP server do?

Local stdio MCP server add-on for Revit 2027.2 that lets AI clients query, analyze and, in Write or Experimental configurations, modify Revit models, open and export views, and manage sheets and schedules. The vendor documents 15 tools, including query_model, get_element_data, get_active_context and open_view.

How do I add the Autodesk Revit MCP server to Cursor?

Autodesk documents a Cursor config; copy it from the Cursor section of this page. Snippets for Generic are there too.

Does the Autodesk Revit MCP server need authentication?

No. The vendor documents it as needing no auth. Transport: stdio. Status: Preview, last checked October 17, 2026.

Sources

Last verified against 5 Autodesk pages, then re-checked independently.

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