bim2sim-mcp
Provides tools for BIM (Building Information Modeling) extraction and building energy simulation workflows, enabling AI agents to process IFC data, integrate with TEASER, model scenarios, bind weather data, and export results for downstream analysis.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@bim2sim-mcpExtract thermal zones from the IFC model for energy simulation"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
BIM2Sim MCP
MCP server for BIM-to-building-energy simulation workflows with IFC extraction, TEASER integration, scenario modeling, weather binding, and results export for downstream WAT/ROI analysis
Built with FastMCP and mcp-refcache for efficient handling of large data in AI agent tools.
Features
✅ Reference-Based Caching - Return references instead of large data, reducing context window usage
✅ Preview Generation - Automatic previews for large results (sample, truncate, paginate strategies)
✅ Pagination - Navigate large datasets without loading everything at once
✅ Access Control - Separate user and agent permissions for sensitive data
✅ Private Computation - Let agents compute with values they cannot see
✅ Docker Ready - Production-ready containers with Python slim base image
✅ GitHub Actions - CI/CD with PyPI publishing and GHCR containers
✅ Langfuse Tracing - Built-in observability integration
✅ Type-Safe - Full type hints with Pydantic models
✅ Testing Ready - pytest with 73% coverage requirement
✅ Pre-commit Hooks - Ruff formatting and linting
Related MCP server: mcp-server-for-revit
Quick Start
Prerequisites
Python 3.12+
uv (recommended) or pip
Installation
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/l4b4r4b4b4/bim2sim-mcp
cd bim2sim-mcp
# Install dependencies
uv sync
# Run the server (stdio mode for Claude Desktop)
uv run bim2sim-mcp
# Run the server (SSE/HTTP mode for deployment)
uv run bim2sim-mcp --transport sse --port 8000Install from PyPI
# Run directly with uvx (no install needed)
uvx bim2sim-mcp stdio
# Or install globally
uv tool install bim2sim-mcp
bim2sim-mcp --helpDocker Deployment
# Pull and run from GHCR
docker pull ghcr.io/l4b4r4b4b4/bim2sim-mcp:latest
docker run -p 8000:8000 ghcr.io/l4b4r4b4b4/bim2sim-mcp:latest
# Or build locally with Docker Compose
docker compose up
# Build images manually
docker compose --profile build build base
docker compose buildUsing with Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"bim2sim-mcp": {
"command": "uv",
"args": ["run", "bim2sim-mcp"],
"cwd": "/path/to/bim2sim-mcp"
}
}
}Using with Zed
The project includes .zed/settings.json pre-configured for MCP context servers.
Project Structure
bim2sim-mcp/
├── app/ # Application code
│ ├── __init__.py # Version export
│ ├── server.py # Main server with tools
│ ├── tools/ # Tool modules
│ └── __main__.py # CLI entry point
├── tests/ # Test suite
│ ├── conftest.py # Pytest fixtures
│ └── test_server.py # Server tests
├── docker/
│ ├── Dockerfile.base # Python slim base image with dependencies
│ ├── Dockerfile # Production image (extends base)
│ └── Dockerfile.dev # Development with hot reload
├── .github/
│ └── workflows/
│ ├── ci.yml # CI pipeline (lint, test, security)
│ ├── publish.yml # PyPI trusted publisher
│ └── release.yml # Docker build & publish to GHCR
├── .agent/ # AI assistant workspace
│ └── goals/
│ └── 00-Template-Goal/ # Goal tracking template
├── pyproject.toml # Project config
├── docker-compose.yml # Local development & production
├── flake.nix # Nix dev shell
└── .rules # AI assistant guidelinesDevelopment
Setup
# Install dependencies
uv sync
# Install pre-commit and pre-push hooks
uv run pre-commit install --install-hooks
uv run pre-commit install --hook-type pre-pushRunning Tests
uv run pytest
uv run pytest --cov # With coverageLinting and Formatting
uv run ruff check . --fix
uv run ruff format .Type Checking
uv run mypy app/Docker Development
# Run development container with hot reload
docker compose --profile dev up
# Build base image (for publishing)
docker compose --profile build build base
# Build all images
docker compose buildUsing Nix (Optional)
nix develop # Enter dev shell with all toolsConfiguration
Environment Variables
Variable | Description | Default |
| Langfuse public key | - |
| Langfuse secret key | - |
| Langfuse host URL |
|
CLI Commands
uvx bim2sim-mcp --help
Commands:
stdio Start server in stdio mode (for Claude Desktop and local CLI)
sse Start server in SSE mode (Server-Sent Events)
streamable-http Start server in streamable HTTP mode (recommended for remote/Docker)
# Examples:
uvx bim2sim-mcp stdio # Local CLI mode
uvx bim2sim-mcp sse --port 8000 # SSE on port 8000
uvx bim2sim-mcp streamable-http --host 0.0.0.0 # Docker/remote modeCI/CD Workflow
This project uses a CI-gated workflow to ensure code quality and safe releases:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Feature Branch → Open PR │
│ ↓ │
│ CI Runs (lint, test, security) │
│ ↓ │
│ ✅ CI Must Pass (enforced by branch protection) │
│ ↓ │
│ Merge to main │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
↓
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ CI Re-runs on main │
│ ↓ │
│ Release Workflow waits for CI Success │
│ ↓ │
│ Docker Images Built & Pushed to GHCR │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
↓
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Manually Create GitHub Release │
│ ↓ │
│ Publish Workflow verifies Release succeeded │
│ ↓ │
│ Package Published to PyPI │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
↓
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ CD Workflow deploys (staging/production) │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘Key Safeguards:
✅ Branch protection ensures CI passes before merge
✅ Tag pushes verify CI passed before building images
✅ Publish workflow verifies Release succeeded before PyPI upload
✅ CD workflow only deploys after Release completes
Manual Gates:
🔒 Creating GitHub Release (allows review before PyPI publish)
🔒 Production deployments (requires manual approval)
Publishing
PyPI
Configure trusted publisher at PyPI:
Project name:
bim2sim-mcpOwner:
l4b4r4b4b4Repository:
bim2sim-mcpWorkflow:
publish.ymlEnvironment:
pypi
Docker Images
Images are automatically published to GHCR on:
Push to
mainbranch →latesttagVersion tags (
v*.*.*) →latest,v0.0.1,0.0.1,0.0tags
License
MIT License - see LICENSE for details.
Contributing
See CONTRIBUTING.md for development guidelines.
Related Projects
mcp-refcache - Reference-based caching for MCP servers
FastMCP - High-performance MCP server framework
Model Context Protocol - The underlying protocol specification
This server cannot be installed
Maintenance
Resources
Unclaimed servers have limited discoverability.
Looking for Admin?
If you are the server author, to access and configure the admin panel.
Latest Blog Posts
- Your AI Chatbot Just Exposed Your CEO's Salary to an InternBy Om-Shree-0709 on .Agent IdentityMCP SecurityOAuth Delegation
- Why MCP Servers Need Execution Sandboxing (And Why Your Current Stack Isn't Enough)By Om-Shree-0709 on .Agentic AiPrompt InjectionWebAssembly
MCP directory API
We provide all the information about MCP servers via our MCP API.
curl -X GET 'https://glama.ai/api/mcp/v1/servers/l4b4r4b4b4/bim2sim-mcp'
If you have feedback or need assistance with the MCP directory API, please join our Discord server