Tools & Resources
Curated apps, plugins, family libraries, and learning resources for Revit professionals.
Snaptrude
AI-assisted BIM modeling in the browser - concept to model fast, with two-way Revit import/export.
pyRevit
Open-source extension framework for running Python scripts inside Revit. Hundreds of ready-made tools for productivity, sheets, views, and more. Essential for power users.
DiRoots Tools
Suite of free Revit add-ins covering sheet management, parameter tools, model cleanup, and export utilities. Some of the most polished free tools available.
SWAPP
AI that turns schematic Revit models into full construction documents - sheets, tags, and details. Israeli company.
Autodesk App Store
The official marketplace for Revit plugins and extensions. Thousands of tools — free and paid — from Autodesk partners and the community.
Enscape
Real-time rendering plugin that lives directly inside Revit. Walk through your model instantly, create stunning visuals, and export VR experiences without leaving Revit.
Dynamo
Visual programming environment built into Revit. Automate repetitive tasks, manipulate geometry, and run complex operations through a node-based graph — no coding required.
BIMObject
The world largest library of manufacturer-verified BIM content. Millions of real products — doors, windows, MEP, furniture — ready to drop into Revit.
Autodesk Knowledge Network
Official Autodesk documentation, tutorials, and troubleshooting guides for Revit. The authoritative source — always check here first for technical questions.
Balkan Architect (YouTube)
One of the best Revit YouTube channels with in-depth tutorials on families, parameters, documentation, and advanced workflows. Excellent production quality.
Eazystruct
Eazy Struct is a Revit add-in that finds concrete gaps between the architectural and structural models, colors the model by discipline, and checks opening coordination, all without leaving Revit
Bimorph Nodes
A Dynamo package built around fast clash detection and geometry-intersection nodes - reduces heavy intersection calculations that would otherwise bring Dynamo to a crawl.
BIMLOGIQ
MEP and structural add-ins for Revit, plus an AI agent (Argus) that runs views, sheets, dimensions, and documentation tasks from a natural-language prompt.
Rhythm for Dynamo
A well-loved Dynamo node package for Revit automation - bulk parameter edits, sheet and view management, and dozens of workflow shortcuts, built by a practicing BIM developer.
AVAIL
Content management platform for Revit families, details, and blocks - organize, tag, and share your firm's library across teams instead of scattered folders.
ElumTools
The first fully integrated lighting-analysis add-in for Revit - calculates illuminance directly from your model's geometry and fixture families, no export required.
Naviate
Discipline-specific productivity add-ins for Revit - Architecture, Structure, MEP, and Site Design - automating view creation, sheet setup, dimensioning, and parameter management.
BIM One
Free, open-source Revit add-ins from a Quebec BIM consultancy - Color Splasher for visualizing parameter data, plus Excel and NWC batch export tools.
TestFit
AI-powered real estate feasibility platform - generates buildable site plans, unit mixes, and parking layouts in seconds, with a direct Revit add-in.
Cove.tool
AI-driven building-performance analysis - runs thousands of energy, daylight, and cost simulations from your model to guide early design decisions.
Augmenta
Generative AI that automates electrical raceway routing and coordination directly inside Revit - built with practicing electrical contractors.
Arkio
Collaborative VR/AR design tool for early concept work - walk a Revit model at full scale with your team, sketch changes, and send native geometry back.
The B1M
The world's most-watched construction video channel - independent, deeply-researched explainers on major projects, BIM, and how buildings actually get built.
BIM&CO
Free, certified BIM object library across Revit, ArchiCAD, SketchUp, and IFC - manufacturer content alongside a large generic-objects catalog.
Paul F. Aubin
Books, video training, and live coaching from one of the most respected independent Revit educators - decades of real production experience, not just theory.
CADclips
Hundreds of free, project-based Revit video tutorials covering every discipline - built as full start-to-finish walkthroughs, not isolated tips.
ArchSmarter
Dynamo and automation training from an independent architect-turned-educator, plus a free toolbox of ready-made Revit macros and Dynamo scripts.
Revizto
Issue tracking and clash coordination for BIM teams - combines 2D/3D model review, markup, and automated clash reports in one collaborative workspace.
Design Tech Unraveled
John Pierson's blog and channel on Revit, Dynamo, and computational design - short, practical tips from the developer behind the Rhythm node package.
Bimstore
A BIM object library with manufacturer-approved content - every product ships with real specification data, not just geometry, across Revit, ArchiCAD, and IFC.
archi-lab.net
A widely-used Dynamo package by an individual computational-design developer - practical nodes for parameters, geometry, and Revit automation.
Catenda
An open, IFC and BCF-based common data environment for BIM coordination - share models, track issues, and collaborate without locking into one vendor's format.
Kubity
Drag-and-drop AR/VR viewer for 3D models - no headset setup or export pipeline, just open your model and walk it on any device.
r/BIM
A Reddit community for BIM workflows across every platform, not just Revit - process questions, career advice, and real-world coordination war stories.
RevitForum.org
An independent, non-profit Revit community - not run by Autodesk. Active discussion on architecture, structure, MEP, families, and jobs, free and ad-free for members.
Fuzor
Real-time VDC software with a live, bi-directional link to Revit - 4D/5D construction simulation, clash detection, and VR walkthroughs of the active model.
Kreo
AI takeoff and BOQ generation straight from drawings - automatic measurement and cost estimation.
COINS Auto-Section Box
One-click section boxes around selected elements in 3D views. Simple, free, and saves enormous time when reviewing model sections.
Finch
AI-driven floor plan generation and optimization with immediate feedback - syncs with Revit and Rhino.
ShapeDo
AI drawing comparison for change management - spots every difference between drawing revisions automatically. Israeli company.
Ideate BIMLink
Bidirectional Excel-to-Revit data exchange. Export Revit parameters to Excel, edit in bulk, then push changes back. A huge time saver for large projects.
Hypar
Generate building systems and layouts from prompts and rules - automation platform with Revit interop.
Lumion
Industry-leading standalone rendering software with a direct Revit sync plugin. Known for speed, beautiful landscapes, and an enormous content library.
Navisworks Manage
Clash detection and model review tool from Autodesk. Aggregate models from multiple disciplines, run interference checks, and review construction sequences.
BIMsmith
Free BIM content from top manufacturers, pre-configured for Revit. Great for finding real-world product families with accurate specifications.
RevitCity
Community-driven library of user-uploaded Revit families. One of the oldest and largest community-built Revit resources on the web.
National BIM Library
UK-based library of standardized BIM objects by NBS. High-quality, specification-rich families following UK and international BIM standards.
r/Revit on Reddit
Active subreddit with 80k+ members. Ask questions, share work, and find solutions to unusual Revit problems. Especially useful for niche issues.
Autodesk Community Forums
Official Autodesk community for Revit. Answers from Autodesk staff, certified instructors, and experienced users. Great for finding official workarounds.
BIMForum
Industry organization for BIM practitioners. Great resources on LOD standards, best practices, and connecting with BIM professionals worldwide.
Pangolin Tools
A free productivity plugin suite for Revit covering view management, visibility, schedules, and model organization. Built by BIM professionals for daily workflow.
Magic Views
Free Revit plugin by Pangolin Tools. Instantly creates sections, 3D boxes around selected elements, and hotkey-based view navigation — a must-have for any Revit workflow.
Rhino.Inside.Revit
Runs Rhino and Grasshopper inside Revit for advanced parametric modeling and computational design workflows, with live geometry exchange between the two.
CTC Software Tools
Productivity add-in suites for Revit — batch processing, family management, spreadsheet links, and QA tools. Several free tools alongside the paid suites.
Twinmotion
Real-time visualization by Epic Games with a direct Revit link. Fast, easy renders, animations, and immersive walkthroughs powered by Unreal Engine.
D5 Render
Real-time ray-traced rendering with a live Revit sync plugin. Known for photorealistic lighting, a rich asset library, and a generous free version.
Solibri
Industry-standard model checking and QA/QC software. Validates IFC models from Revit against rulesets for clash detection, code compliance, and data quality.
Speckle
Open-source data platform for AEC. Exchange model data between Revit, Rhino, Blender, and more — with version control and web-based 3D viewing.
BIMcollab
Cloud-based BCF issue management for BIM coordination. Track clashes and issues across Revit, Navisworks, and other tools in one shared workflow.
MEPcontent
The largest free BIM library for MEP engineers — manufacturer-specific Revit families for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, with a free Revit plugin.
ARCAT
Free BIM objects, CAD details, and specifications from building product manufacturers. No registration required to download Revit families.
Modlar
Brand-specific BIM content platform with free Revit families from real manufacturers, plus design inspiration from built projects.
Polantis
Free CAD and BIM objects from European manufacturers — furniture, fixtures, and building products in Revit and other formats.
The Revit Kid (YouTube)
One of the longest-running Revit channels — tutorials, tips, and real-world workflows for architects and BIM professionals, from beginner to advanced.
Aussie BIM Guru (YouTube)
In-depth tutorials on Dynamo, Revit automation, and practical BIM workflows. Great next step once you know the Revit basics.
Revit Pure
Clean, focused Revit learning — free 'pamphlet' guides and blog posts alongside paid courses covering templates, families, and rendering.
Learn Revit API
Structured course for learning the Revit API with Python and pyRevit — build your own Revit add-ins even without prior programming experience.
AUGI
Autodesk User Group International — a long-standing community of Autodesk software users with forums, articles, and tips for Revit and beyond.
Dynamo Forum
The official Dynamo community forum — the best place to get help with Dynamo graphs, nodes, and Revit automation questions.