scanbim-mcp — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
Connects AI coding assistants to Autodesk Platform Services for processing BIM data. It handles clash checks, generates 3D viewer links, and manages project issues.
claude mcp add scanbim-mcp -- npx -y @scanbim-labs/scanbim-mcpWhat scanbim-mcp does
The server exposes 19 core tools for building workflows, part of a 46-tool ecosystem split across five specialized workers. It converts Revit, Navisworks, and IFC files via SVF2 translation. You can inspect geometries directly in conversations and generate shareable browser viewer links with QR codes.
Built-in coordination features detect geometry intersections using D1 rule sets such as SMACNA and ACI 318. Agents can also log safety issues in Autodesk Construction Cloud or initialize VR viewing on Meta Quest headsets.
Every operation relies on active Autodesk Platform Services APIs. Valid credentials are mandatory. You can connect through hosted Cloudflare endpoints or run the package locally using npx.
What it helps with
- detect geometric clashes in 3D models against construction standards
- generate browser viewer links with QR codes for uploaded BIM assets
- create and filter issues or RFIs in Autodesk Construction Cloud
- extract schedule tables, views, and parameters from Revit files
Example prompts for the agent
- Upload this Revit file and give me a web viewer link with a QR code
- Run clash detection between mechanical ducts and structural elements
- Create an urgent issue in Autodesk Construction Cloud for level 2 drywall
How to install scanbim-mcp
Platform CLI
claude mcp add scanbim-mcp -- npx -y @scanbim-labs/scanbim-mcpPlatform CLI
codex mcp add scanbim-mcp -- npx -y @scanbim-labs/scanbim-mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"scanbim-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@scanbim-labs/scanbim-mcp"
]
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"scanbim-mcp": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@scanbim-labs/scanbim-mcp"
]
}
}
}Platform CLI
gemini mcp add scanbim-mcp npx -y @scanbim-labs/scanbim-mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about scanbim-mcp
How to install scanbim-mcp in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add scanbim-mcp -- npx -y @scanbim-labs/scanbim-mcp in your terminal.
What does scanbim-mcp do?
It enables AI agents to inspect BIM models, check for trade clashes, create issues in Autodesk Construction Cloud, and view models in a web browser.
Which file formats are supported?
The server handles more than 50 formats via Autodesk Platform Services, including .rvt, .nwd, .nwc, IFC, and point cloud files.
