RevitMCPInstaller.exe

# RevitMCPInstaller.exe **RevitMCPInstaller.exe** is a lightweight Windows application designed to simplify the process of installing the [Revit MCP Plugin](https://github.com/revit-mcp/revit-mcp-plugin). It automatically places the required DLLs and `.addin` manifest into the correct Revit 2024 folders, enabling you to quickly connect Revit to the [Revit MCP](https://github.com/revit-mcp/revit-mcp) server and leverage AI-driven workflows without manual file placements or compiling code. --- ## Table of Contents 1. [Features](#features) 2. [Requirements](#requirements) 3. [Installation](#installation) 4. [Usage](#usage) 5. [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) 6. [License](#license) 7. [Credits](#credits) --- ## Features - **Automated File Placement** Detects your Revit 2024 installation folder (or allows manual selection) and places the `.addin` and DLL files in the correct location. - **Beginner-Friendly Setup** No need for Visual Studio or coding expertise; simply run the installer and start using Revit MCP. - **Error Handling & Logging** Notifies you with on-screen messages if any issues occur (missing directories, file copy errors, etc.). --- ## Requirements - **Windows 10 or later** (tested on Windows 10 and 11) - **Revit 2024** - Permissions to read/write to Revit’s install directories (Run as Admin recommended) --- ## Installation 1. **Download the Installer** Grab the latest release of **RevitMCPInstaller.exe** from the [Releases section](#) (replace this link with your actual Releases page). 2. **Run as Administrator** Right-click on **RevitMCPInstaller.exe** and select **Run as administrator** to ensure you have the necessary file-system permissions. 3. **Follow On-Screen Prompts** - The installer attempts to auto-detect your Revit 2024 directory. - If it fails or you have multiple Revit versions, you can specify the correct path manually. 4. **Finish Installation** After the process completes, you should see a success message. Your `.addin` and DLL files will be placed in `%ProgramData%\Autodesk\Revit\Addins\2024\` (by default). --- ## Usage 1. **Verify Installation** Open Revit 2024. Under the **Add-Ins** tab, look for **Revit MCP Plugin**. If it’s there, the installer worked. 2. **Enable MCP Service** Click **Start MCP Service Listening** (or equivalent) inside the plugin’s interface. Make sure your [Revit MCP server](https://github.com/revit-mcp/revit-mcp) is also running (via `npm run build` and the correct config in Claude). 3. **Open Claude** Launch the Claude Desktop client, ensuring the `claude_desktop_config.json` points to your local `index.js` (built from `revit-mcp`). 4. **Test a Command** Type an instruction like: > Create a 10-foot wall in Revit Revit should respond by generating a wall if everything is configured correctly. --- ## Troubleshooting - **Missing Add-In Button** - Verify Revit 2024 is installed. - Check `%ProgramData%\Autodesk\Revit\Addins\2024\` for the `.addin` file. - Rerun the installer as Administrator. - **Claude Doesn’t Recognize Revit MCP** - Double-check the `index.js` path in `claude_desktop_config.json`. - Fully close Claude via Task Manager before reopening. - Ensure Node.js 18+ is installed for Revit MCP. - **Permission Errors** - Right-click **RevitMCPInstaller.exe** → **Run as Administrator**. - Temporarily disable antivirus if it blocks file-copy operations. --- ## License Distributed under the [MIT License](LICENSE). You’re free to modify and distribute this tool as long as the license file remains intact. --- ## Credits - [Revit MCP Plugin](https://github.com/revit-mcp/revit-mcp-plugin) for the core Revit-side functionality. - [Revit MCP](https://github.com/revit-mcp/revit-mcp) for the AI-driven BIM workflow. - Special thanks to the Revit MCP community for their ongoing support and feedback. --- **Happy Designing with Revit + Claude MCP!** If you have issues or suggestions, please open an [Issue](#) or a [Pull Request](#).