Minimum and recommended hardware and software for running HuskyBIM connectors.
All connectors require Windows and Claude Desktop — requirements vary by product.
All products
These requirements apply regardless of which HuskyBIM connector you are using:
Requirement
Minimum
Notes
Operating system
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Windows 11 recommended. macOS is not supported for Revit or Archicad connectors.
Claude Desktop
Latest version
Download from claude.ai/download. An active Claude subscription is required.
Internet connection
Required for activation
HuskyBIM itself runs locally. An internet connection is needed for token validation and account access.
RAM
8 GB
16 GB or more recommended when running Claude Desktop alongside Revit or Archicad.
HuskyBIM for Revit
Requirement
Details
Revit version
Autodesk Revit 2026
Installer
HuskyBIM_for_Revit_vX.X.X.exe — downloaded from your account page
Permissions
Administrator rights required for installation
Disk space
~50 MB for the add-in
Revit must be open with a project loaded for HuskyBIM commands to work. Starting a new or existing project before asking Claude to interact with it.
HuskyBIM for MS Project
Requirement
Details
MS Project version
Microsoft Project 2019 or later (desktop app)
Extension file
HuskyBIM_for_MS_Project_vX.X.X.mcpb — installed via Claude Desktop
Permissions
No administrator rights required
HuskyBIM for Archicad
Requirement
Details
Archicad version
Archicad 29
Extension file
HuskyBIM_for_Archicad.apx — installed via Archicad Add-on Manager
Permissions
Standard user rights sufficient
HuskyMCP
Requirement
Details
AEC software
None required — HuskyMCP provides AI tools without a host application
Extension file
Downloaded from your account page, installed via Claude Desktop