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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 v4.7 (August 2026)​

  • Paracore MCP standalone: The MCP server is now a separate installer — no longer bundled in the addin. Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, and any MCP client.
  • UI modernization: shadcn/ui redesign, Cmd+K command palette, code-splitting for performance, Zustand state management.
  • Navigation simplified: REPL and Gallery are now independent top-level modes. Three clean modes: Gallery, REPL, Playlist.
  • Addin simplified: Server toggle is now a green/red indicator — no popup dialogs. Dashboard removed.
  • GetStr("Level") works everywhere: Walls, Beams, Columns, Doors — no more guessing parameter names per category.
  • Pipeline tracking for all LINQ methods: See element counts at every step of any chain.

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.