Revit Converter MCP Server

Convert Revit files to XKT and query BIM data via natural language inside Claude or any MCP client.

Local serverstdio

What is the Revit Converter MCP MCP server?

Convert Revit files to XKT and query BIM data via natural language inside Claude or any MCP client. Exposed over MCP by the revit converter mcp mcp server, that capability becomes something an assistant can invoke while it works, not something you go and do afterwards.

What it actually does

The Revit Converter MCP is a remote MCP server that connects Claude (or any MCP-compatible AI client) directly to a Revit file conversion and BIM query service. Once configured, you can:

  • List and manage models on the server
  • Upload your .rvt files by a public URL
  • Convert Revit models to XKT format for web-based 3D viewing
  • Export models to IFC or DWG for interoperability with other tools
  • Query BIM data in natural language — counts, element types, properties
  • Inspect individual element metadata (materials, dimensions, thermal values, etc.)

Adding it to your client

mcp-remote on npm is all you need. Most clients run it directly, so configuration is a few lines and a restart.

Its toolset

Everything the assistant can do here goes through one of these:

  • list_models — List all models stored on the server
  • upload_model — Upload a .rvt file from a URL or path
  • set_current_model — Set the active model for subsequent operations
  • convert_revit_to_xkt — Convert the current model to XKT for 3D web viewing
  • get_conversion_status — Check the progress of an ongoing conversion
  • export_model — Export the model to IFC or DWG format
  • get_export_status — Check export progress and get the download link
  • query_model — Query BIM data (element counts, types, filters)
  • search_elements — Search and retrieve properties of specific elements

Configuration

Caveats

  • It runs with your machine's permissions. That is convenient and also the reason to think about what you point it at before you approve a tool call.
  • With 9 tools registered it takes up a noticeable share of the context window; turn it off in projects that never touch Revit Converter MCP.
  • MCP clients confirm each tool call by default. Leave that on until you have watched what the revit converter mcp mcp server does with a few real requests.

When to reach for it

Plenty of developer tooling servers cover similar ground. The differences that matter in practice are scope of access and how much setup stands between you and a working tool call. Revit Converter MCP's toolset — list_models, upload_model, set_current_model and 6 more — is a fair guide to whether it matches your workflow. It is maintained by labsfuture; worth a glance at recent repository activity before you build anything load-bearing on it.

SyncDev reviews every entry in this directory against the project's own documentation before publishing, and revisits them as servers change.

Available tools

ToolWhat it does
list_modelsList all models stored on the server
upload_modelUpload a .rvt file from a URL or path
set_current_modelSet the active model for subsequent operations
convert_revit_to_xktConvert the current model to XKT for 3D web viewing
get_conversion_statusCheck the progress of an ongoing conversion
export_modelExport the model to IFC or DWG format
get_export_statusCheck export progress and get the download link
query_modelQuery BIM data (element counts, types, filters)
search_elementsSearch and retrieve properties of specific elements

How to install the Revit Converter MCP MCP server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "revit-converter": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://labsaps-d35810f00db3.herokuapp.com/mcp",
        "--header",
        "Authorization: Bearer labsfuture.comFreeDemo_MCPKey"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

Example prompts to try

  • Use Revit Converter MCP to list models.
  • Use Revit Converter MCP to upload model.
  • Use Revit Converter MCP to set current model.

Frequently asked questions

It connects Revit Converter MCP to MCP-compatible AI assistants such as Claude and Cursor, exposing 9 tools (list_models, upload_model, set_current_model, and more) that the assistant can call on your behalf. Instead of copying data back and forth by hand, the assistant works with Revit Converter MCP directly.