Revit Converter MCP

AI-powered BIM tool — convert Revit .rvt files to XKT, IFC and DWG, query model data, and explore building elements through natural language, right inside Claude.

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Revit Converter MCP Demo

What It 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.)

No plugins, no Revit installation needed on the client side.

Available Tools

Tool	Description
`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

More tools are on the way — including data audit, workflow automation, optimizing design and deeper BIM data analysis, even model updating. Follow labsfuture.com for updates.

Getting Started

Step 1 — Get an API Key

Generate Demo Key — free tier, includes 5 real Revit conversions to try the service
Generate API Key — for production / unlimited use

Get API Key

Demo keys start with dk_. Full API keys start with sk_.

Step 2 — Configure Claude Desktop

Open your Claude Desktop configuration file:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Add the following entry under mcpServers:

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

Replace the Bearer token with your own key from labsfuture.com. The key above is a shared demo key — get your own for personal model storage and full conversions.

MCP Config

Requires Node.js — npx must be available in your PATH. Install from nodejs.org if needed.

Step 3 — Restart Claude Desktop

After saving the config, restart Claude Desktop. Open Settings → Connectors and you should see revit-converter listed with 9 tools available.

Claude After Config

Usage Examples

Once connected, just talk to Claude naturally:

Upload a model

Could you upload this model to the revit converter server?
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/yourfile.rvt?dl=0

Upload Model

List models on the server

Lists all models on the server by name

List Models

Convert to XKT and view in browser

yes, convert rac_basic_sample_project.rvt to xkt

Convert to XKT

Claude returns a direct viewer link — open it to see your model rendered in 3D:

View XKT

Export to IFC or DWG

export the current model to IFC

Claude triggers the export job and checks back automatically — when ready, it returns a direct download link valid for 60 minutes.

Query BIM data

how many walls in this model?

Query Walls

Inspect element properties

yes, just show me properties of a random wall

Element Data

About Labs Future

LabsFuture builds AI-native tools for the AEC industry. The Revit Converter MCP is part of a broader platform that brings BIM workflows into the age of conversational AI — letting architects, engineers, and developers interact with building data through natural language.

Visit www.labsfuture.com to:

Sign up and get your API key
Access the 3D web viewer
Learn about full platform features

Requirements

Claude Desktop (or any MCP-compatible client)
Node.js (for npx mcp-remote)
[Optional] A Labs Future account with an API key

License

See LICENSE for details.