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Getting Started

Welcome to Paracore! This guide will help you get up and running in minutes, from initial installation to running your first high-performance Revit automation.

The Path to Success​

  1. Installation & Setup: Set up the Add-in, activate the server, and connect the Desktop app.
  2. Your First Script: Execute a sample automation to verify your setup.
  3. Downloads: Get the latest installers.

Prerequisites​

Before you begin, ensure you have a compatible environment:

  • Autodesk Revit: Version 2025 or later.
  • Windows 10/11: 64-bit version.
  • Visual Studio Code: Required for Authoring. Paracore integrates directly with VS Code to provide a professional editing environment.

What's New in v4.8 (October 2026)​

  • One generic engine: paracore-pro is gone — one engine, one add-in, always free. Only the specialist MCP servers stay commercial.
  • Sentinels are free: the background watchdog now ships in the free engine — no enterprise gate.
  • Packs: a specialist feature installs as a pack — an assembly kept outside the add-in folder, one ribbon button each.
  • REPL errors point at your code: a syntax error reports the line and column you actually typed.
  • Paracore-Gen v2.0.0: the generalist MCP server (previously Paracore MCP) now ships as its own installer, with new get_context, pick_object and export_view tools.

Full Details: Read the Release Notes for a comprehensive list of changes.

New to Revit API? Don't worry. Paracore streamlines the complexity of the API, allowing you to focus strictly on your automation logic.