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Installation & Setup

Paracore is a professional C# automation ecosystem for Revit. This guide covers the complete setup process, from installing the execution host to verifying your first connection.

💻 System Requirements​

  • Operating System: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit).
  • Autodesk Revit: Version 2025 or later.
  • .NET Runtime: .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.
  • Visual Studio Code: Required for Authoring.

📥 1. Download the Components​

Visit the Downloads page to get the latest versions:

  1. Paracore Revit Addin (Paracore_Addin_v3.0.0.exe) - Required.
  2. Paracore Desktop App (Paracore_v3.0.0_x64.msi) - Required.
  3. CoreScript VSCode Extension (.vsix) - Optional.

🛠️ 2. Installation Steps​

Step 1: Install the Paracore Revit Addin​

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Ensure Autodesk Revit is closed before running this installer.

Run the Paracore_Addin installer. This installs the high-performance execution host and the Paracore ribbon tab inside Revit.

Step 2: Activate the Paracore Server​

  1. Launch Autodesk Revit.
  2. Navigate to the Paracore tab in the ribbon.
  3. Locate the Paracore Server toggle button. It will initially show the Paracore icon with the text "Off".
  4. Click the button. A Task Dialog will appear confirming the connection.
  5. Close the confirmation task dialog. The button text will now display "On". You are now ready to communicate with the desktop application.

Step 3: Install the Paracore Desktop App​

Now that the Revit host is ready, run the .msi installer for the Paracore Desktop App. This is your primary dashboard for managing and running your script library.

🚀 3. Verification & Connection​

  1. Launch the Paracore Desktop App.
  2. Wait a few seconds: The app automatically manages the lifecycle of the mediator server that connects itself with Revit.
  3. Check Connection: Look at the TopBar. Once the mediator starts and hooks into Revit, the status will change to Connected with green text.
Connection Status
  1. Sign In: Click the "Continue Offline" button in the TopBar to the right. Now you can work with Paracore.

🌟 Next Steps​

Now that you are connected, proceed to Your First Script to learn how to load a script source from the examples and execute your first automation.

Note: While end-users running protected .ptool files do not strictly need VS Code, it is essential for anyone authoring, editing, or utilizing the AI script generation features within Paracore.