Frequently asked questions

HuskyBIM is the AI platform for AEC software. It connects Anthropic's Claude Desktop to the software used across architecture, engineering and construction workflows — including Revit, Navisworks, Microsoft Project, Archicad, Sigma Estimates and more. Through a growing ecosystem of connectors and MCP servers, AEC teams can query data, automate tasks and run workflows in plain language, without scripting or custom integrations.

The current platform includes connectors for:

HuskyBIM for Revit — Autodesk Revit 2024, 2025, 2026 & 2027 (488 API operations)
HuskyBIM for AutoCAD — Autodesk AutoCAD 2026 & 2027 and all verticals (386 operations)
HuskyBIM for Copilot — AEC connectors inside Microsoft Copilot Studio / M365
HuskyBIM for Navisworks — Autodesk Navisworks Manage 2026 (82 operations)
HuskyBIM for Microsoft Project — full schedule read and write access
HuskyBIM for Archicad — Graphisoft Archicad 29 (273 operations)
HuskyBIM for Dalux — Dalux Build & FM (141 operations)
HuskyBIM for Sigma Estimates — Sigma Estimates (103 operations)
HuskyMCP — a standalone MCP server for knowledge-grounded AEC queries

Additional connectors for structural analysis, energy simulation and other AEC workflows are in development. All future additions are included with your free account.

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol — an open standard developed by Anthropic that defines how AI assistants like Claude can connect to external tools, data sources and software environments.

HuskyBIM is built on MCP. This means Claude Desktop can call HuskyBIM tools directly inside a conversation — reading model data, running operations and returning results — all without leaving the chat interface. MCP is what makes the integration feel native rather than bolted on.

No. HuskyBIM is designed to be used entirely in plain language through Claude Desktop. You describe what you want — "find all walls without a fire rating", "summarise overdue tasks" — and HuskyBIM handles the underlying API calls. No scripting, no macros, no Dynamo graphs required.

Yes. Claude Desktop is the desktop application for Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant. It supports MCP extensions, which is how HuskyBIM connects to your AEC software. Claude Desktop is a separate product from Anthropic and requires its own subscription. HuskyBIM works as an extension on top of Claude Desktop.

You can download Claude Desktop from claude.ai/download.

Your free account gives you access to the full HuskyBIM platform — all current connectors and MCP servers, plus every new product added to the platform going forward.

Current products included: HuskyBIM for Revit, HuskyBIM for AutoCAD, HuskyBIM for Copilot, HuskyBIM for Navisworks, HuskyBIM for Microsoft Project, HuskyBIM for Archicad, HuskyBIM for Dalux, HuskyBIM for Sigma Estimates, HuskyMCP.

Free — sign up with your email and a verification code. All connectors, up to 2 machines per account.

Yes. As HuskyBIM adds new connectors and MCP servers to the platform, they become available to all accounts at no cost. This includes connectors for structural analysis, energy simulation and other AEC workflow tools currently in development.

HuskyBIM for Revit supports Autodesk Revit 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 — a dedicated build for each version, installable side by side. The Revit 2024 build covers 486 of the 488 tools (wall attach/detach require Revit 2025+). Check the documentation for the latest compatibility information.

HuskyBIM for Archicad currently supports Graphisoft Archicad 29.

HuskyMCP is a standalone MCP server that gives Claude Desktop access to a curated AEC knowledge base — including building standards, EPD databases, technical references and more. Unlike the software connectors, HuskyMCP does not require any AEC software to be installed. It can be used independently or alongside the other HuskyBIM products.

HuskyMCP is available at mcp.huskybim.com and is downloadable as a standalone tool from your account.

No. Install only the connectors for the software you use. Each HuskyBIM product is a separate download — you are not required to install all of them. Your free account covers the full platform, but you only run what you need.

To use HuskyBIM you need:

1. A Claude Desktop subscription (from Anthropic)
2. A free HuskyBIM account
3. The AEC software you want to connect to (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Archicad, MS Project, Sigma or Dalux) — HuskyMCP needs no host software

Claude Desktop must be installed and running on your machine alongside your AEC software. Full setup instructions are in the documentation.

The desktop connectors — HuskyBIM for Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and Archicad — require Windows, as those host applications are Windows-only.

HuskyMCP is platform-independent and can run on Windows or macOS.

For most users, setup takes under 10 minutes. The process involves downloading and running the installer, generating your extension token from the account page, and adding it to Claude Desktop. Step-by-step instructions are in the setup guide.

Log in to your account page and use the Generate token button in the Extension Token section. Your token is used to authenticate HuskyBIM with Claude Desktop. You can regenerate a new token at any time if needed.

The data you ask Claude about is sent to Claude (Anthropic) to process your request — the same as in any Claude conversation. HuskyBIM itself doesn't collect or store your model data. The connector runs locally on your machine and talks to Claude through your own Claude Desktop; HuskyBIM's servers only handle your account (email and machine ID for the 2-machine limit).

So it's not fair to call this a privacy moat: your prompts and the model data you share with Claude do go to Anthropic. See Anthropic's privacy policy for how conversation data is handled, and our privacy policy for what HuskyBIM collects.

You need an internet connection. HuskyBIM works by letting Claude drive your AEC software, and Claude (Anthropic) runs in the cloud — so the connector has to reach the internet to talk to Claude. Account activation is online too.

Your AEC software and your project files stay local on your machine; only the conversation with Claude and account checks go over the internet.

HuskyBIM collects the information needed to manage your free account: your email address and machine identifiers used to enforce the 2-machine limit. We do not collect or store your BIM model data, project files or conversation content. See our privacy policy for full details.

Each account is for one user and allows activation on up to two machines simultaneously. This covers a typical work setup — for example, a workstation and a laptop.

You can release a machine from your account page and activate on a different device at any time.

No. Each account is personal to one named user. Sharing an account between multiple users is not permitted. If your team needs multi-user access, please contact us about enterprise options.

Log in to your account page, find the machine in the Activated machines list, and click Release. The slot becomes available immediately and you can activate on a new machine.

Yes. Students at eligible institutions can apply for free access to HuskyBIM using their institutional email address. Eligibility is verified automatically based on the email domain. Apply on the education access page.

Yes. For firms needing multi-user access, volume pricing or custom deployment arrangements, we offer enterprise agreements. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Both. Unlike read-only AI integrations, HuskyBIM reads and writes — Claude can query your model and also change it: edit parameters in bulk, create geometry, build views and sheets, and export. Every change runs through the software's own API on your open document, so review important edits and use Undo if needed.

Autodesk's Revit Public MCP Server is an official Tech Preview — an optional download you add from your Autodesk Account — that is currently read-only and Revit 2027 only: it reads your live model but cannot make changes yet. HuskyBIM is a separate connector that reads and writes, and supports Revit 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027, plus AutoCAD, Navisworks, ArchiCAD and more. See Revit MCP explained.

No. You describe what you want in plain language and Claude calls the right tools. There are no Dynamo graphs, C# add-ins or macros to write.

Yes. HuskyBIM works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code and Windsurf, and connects to Microsoft Copilot via HuskyBIM for Copilot.

HuskyBIM for AutoCAD supports AutoCAD 2026 and 2027 and every vertical — Architecture, MEP, Electrical, Map 3D, Mechanical, Plant 3D and Raster Design. HuskyBIM for Civil 3D