Awesome Revit Plugins

A curated list of plugins, add-ins, extensions, and developer tools for Autodesk Revit, split into open-source and paid.

Awesome Revit Plugins is a curated list of free and commercial add-ins, plugins, and developer tools for Autodesk Revit, for BIM and AEC teams and developers.

Contents

• Open Source
  • Exporters and Interoperability
  • Productivity and Automation
  • Inspection and Database Tools
  • Visual Programming
  • Developer Tools and Templates
  • Sample Code and Learning
• Paid

Open Source

Exporters and Interoperability

• addins-excelexporterimporter - Import and export Revit data through Excel.
• addins-NWCBatchExport - Batch export of Navisworks NWC files.
• bSDD-Revit-plugin - Revit plugin for buildingSMART Data Dictionary (bSDD) classification.
• CustomExporterAdnMeshJson - Custom Revit geometry exporter to ADN mesh JSON.
• MantisShrimp - Bridge between Rhino/Grasshopper and Revit/Dynamo.
• OpenGLB - Open-source Revit to GLB (glTF 2.0 binary) exporter with geometry, hierarchy, materials, and BIM metadata JSON. Revit 2020-2026.
• revit-glTF-exporter - Revit add-in that exports glTF files.
• revit-ifc - Official IFC import/export for Revit (2019+).
• Revit2glTF - glTF format exporter for Autodesk Revit.
• RevitExportGltf - Export Revit models to glTF with material and texture handling.
• RevitIfcClassMap - Mapping of IFC classes to Revit categories for import.
• rhino.inside-revit - Run Rhino and Grasshopper inside Revit.
• threejs-revit-exporter - Batch export Revit files to JSON scene format for Three.js.

Productivity and Automation

• addins-colorsplasher - Color Splasher add-in for coloring elements by parameter.
• aec-model-bridge - Model Context Protocol server that lets AI assistants read and edit BIM models with human approval.
• AIrender-revitaddin - Render images from Revit using Stable Diffusion models.
• AnalyzeTool - Free Revit plugin for family and parameter workflows.
• AreaPlanHelper - Create areas from rooms using BOMA or similar rules.
• AVRO - pyRevit extension with tools for Revit.
• clippy-ai - OpenAI assistant plugin for Revit.
• DynamoAutomation - Batch-processing of Revit models using Dynamo.
• EF-Tools - Free pyRevit tools for repetitive Revit tasks.
• family-updater - Revit plugin to update families.
• FETCH - Loads Dynamo packages on Revit startup from configured locations.
• geeWiz - Custom C# Revit toolbar for Revit 2023-2025.
• guRoo_Py - Source files for a free pyRevit toolbar.
• HOK-Revit-Addins - Revit add-ins and source code from HOK.
• horizun-revit-mcp - Model Context Protocol server for Revit 2023-2027.
• LazyDetailComponent - Detail component helper.
• mcp-servers-for-revit - Connect AI assistants to Revit through the Model Context Protocol.
• MyRevitAddins - Collection of Revit add-ins.
• pyApex - Apex Project BIM utilities as a pyRevit extension.
• pyArchitect - pyRevit extension for architecture, interior design, and coordination.
• pyByggstyrning.extension - pyRevit extension.
• pyRevit - Rapid application development environment for Revit. Build tools in Python (IronPython or CPython).
• PYREVIT-EXTENSION - Free pyRevit tools for BIM automation.
• pyRevitMEP - MEP extensions for pyRevit.
• Revit-Addin-Full-FU-Flow-Range-Plumbing-Fixture-Flow-Server - Plumbing fixture flow overrides for fixture unit values below 5.
• RevitAddin.CommandLoader - Compile and add IExternalCommand buttons to the ribbon with Revit open.
• RevitAddin.FamilyLoader - Load and place Revit families from a plugin.
• RevitAddInManager - Update .NET add-in assemblies without restarting Revit.
• RevitBatchProcessor - Batch process Revit files with your own Python or Dynamo scripts.
• RevitFamilyBrowser - Browser for .rfa Revit family files.
• RevitGeminiRAG - Gemini-powered assistant inside Revit with RAG over the Revit API.
• RevitHP - Family library browser.
• RevitMCP - Model Context Protocol server for Autodesk Revit.
• RevitMEPTransparent - Open-source replacements for Revit's MEP calculations.
• RevitPlugins - Collection of Revit plugins for BIM workflows.
• rooms-spaces-revit-plugin - Rooms and spaces plugin for Revit.
• rvt-mcp - AI-native Model Context Protocol server for Revit 2022-2027.
• SSG.extension - pyRevit extension from Southwest Solutions Group.
• ZoidbergAI.Addin - AI BIM assistant add-in.

Inspection and Database Tools

• Metamorphosis - Compare changes between Revit models, add-ins, and Dynamo.
• OpenDefinery-RevitAddins - Cloud-based shared parameter management.
• revit-family-web-viewer - Three.js web viewer for Revit projects exported with RvtVa3c.
• RevitAddin.UpdaterTester - Show which BuiltInParameters trigger an IUpdater.
• RevitDBExplorer - View and edit BIM element parameters, properties, and relationships.
• RevitElementBipChecker - Check element parameters and built-in parameter values.
• RevitExplorer - Explore Revit models and their elements.
• RevitIfcPropertyBrowser - Prototype IFC property browser for Revit.
• RevitLookup - Interactive Revit database explorer for inspecting elements and parameters.
• TraverseAllSystems - Extract the graph structure of all MEP systems.

Visual Programming

• ClockworkForDynamo - 450+ custom nodes for Dynamo.
• Dynamo - Open-source graphical programming for computational design and automation. Runs standalone or inside Revit.
• DynamoMEP - Dynamo nodes for Revit MEP.
• DynamoRevit - Dynamo libraries for Revit.
• KennySTRUCT-Dynamo-Scripts - Dynamo scripts for Revit.
• OpenMEP - MEP and computational design package for Dynamo and Revit.
• Revit-Dynamo-MEP - Dynamo programs for MEP automation in Revit.
• Scan-to-BIM-Dynamo - Dynamo plug-in for scan-to-BIM workflows.

Developer Tools and Templates

• ai-pyrevit-developer-template - AI-first pyRevit extension template.
• MVVMToolkit - Basic WPF toolkit using MVVM for Revit API applications.
• revit-api - Reference assemblies for Revit plugin development.
• revit-utils - Utility functions and classes for working with the Revit API.
• revit-wpf-template - Revit add-in template using WPF and external commands.
• Revit.Async - Run Revit API code from any execution context using the task-based asynchronous pattern.
• RevitAddin.ProgressBar.Example - Progress bar in a Revit plugin.
• RevitAddin.VisualStudioDebug - Debug add-ins with Visual Studio attached to Revit.
• RevitAddin.WpfUi.Sample - WPF-UI sample for the Revit API.
• RevitAddinMsiBuilder - Build MSI installers for add-ins from the CLI.
• RevitAddinTemplate.Multiversion - .NET project template for multi-version Revit add-ins.
• RevitAPIToolbox - Extension classes for Revit API development.
• RevitExtensions - Extensions for Revit plugin development.
• RevitTemplates - Project templates for Revit add-ins.
• RevitToolkit - Toolkit for Revit plugin development.
• ricaun.Revit.UI - Revit UI API extension with RibbonItem utilities.
• ricaun.Revit.UI.StatusBar - Progress bar in the Revit status bar for add-in developers.
• ricaun.Revit.UI.Tasks - Run Revit API code with Tasks.
• ricaun.RevitTest - Multi-version NUnit testing framework for the Revit API.
• SimpleRevit - Toolkit for simplifying Revit plugin development.
• Su.Revit.HelixToolkit.SharpDX - 3D visualization toolkit for Revit plugins built on HelixToolkit.
• Tuna.Revit.Toolkit - Revit API toolkit.
• VisualStudioRevitAddinWizard - Visual Studio templates for C# and VB.NET Revit add-ins.
• vs-templates-revit-addin - Visual Studio C# template for Revit add-ins.

Sample Code and Learning

• AdnRevitApiLabsXtra - ADN Revit API training labs.
• AdnRme - ADN sample add-in for Revit MEP HVAC and electrical.
• BIMPlanet_RevitAPI - Dynamo, Python and Revit API snippets and manuals.
• ModifyTabButton - Add a custom button to the Modify tab in Revit.
• multiversion-revit-plugin-sample - Sample plugin targeting multiple Revit versions.
• revit-addin-clean-architecture - Layered clean architecture with MVVM and IoC for add-ins.
• revit-api-chms - Collection of Revit API CHM help files from the Revit SDKs.
• revit-automation-dwg-exporter - Export views to DWG with Design Automation for Revit.
• Revit_WPF_Example - Minimal example of running a WPF window inside Revit.
• RevitAddin.Dockable.Example - Register a dockable pane using the Revit API.
• RevitAPI - Commented Revit API code samples for new users.
• RevitAPI_EveryDay - Revit API guide from zero to hero.
• revitapidocs - Online Revit API documentation.
• revitapisamples - Revit add-in samples using the Revit API.
• RevitAPISnippets - Revit API snippets for Visual Studio.
• RevitJumper - Search Revit API docs from inside Revit.
• revitron - Python wrapper for the Revit API, used as a pyRevit extension.
• SampleRevitAddin - Multi-layer add-in demonstrating dependency injection and unit testing.
• tbc - Source of The Building Coder Revit API blog.

Paid

• BIMF Tools: Insert Pipe Penetrations - Automate pipe penetration insertion with auto-sizing and quick placement.
• Blocks Plugin for Revit - Insert parametric furniture and decor families into Revit projects with one click. Includes a free tier.
• DiRootsOne - Bundle of Revit tools for element filtering, parameter management, view and sheet automation, and spreadsheet-driven tables. Includes free tools.
• Enscape - Real-time rendering and VR inside Revit, with changes in Revit appearing in Enscape.
• Ideate Automation - Scripting tool for running time-intensive Revit tasks in the background.
• Ideate BIMLink - Move Revit data to Excel for editing and push it back into the model.
• Ideate Explorer - Model browser with a Warnings Manager. Ideate's first Revit add-in.
• Ideate Sticky - Link Excel, Word and PDF data with Revit.
• Ideate StyleManager - Manage styles, patterns, materials and more in Revit projects.
• IdeateApps - Collection of ten productivity tools for everyday Revit tasks.
• Pirros - Detail management add-in that batch-loads details into Revit models from project history.
• PowerPack Design & Detailing for Revit - Rebar detailing and documentation.
• SmartHanger - Automatically place and manage hangers and supports on MEP elements using preset rules.
• Strucsoft Metal - Rule-based, template-driven framing automation for light gauge steel.
• Strucsoft Metal+ - Advanced light gauge steel framing add-in from Strucsoft.
• Strucsoft Wood - Rule-based, template-driven wood framing automation.
• V-Ray for Revit - Photorealistic rendering for Revit models, with real-time viewing through V-Ray Vision.