Babysitter revit-api-interface

Revit API interface skill for element extraction, creation, and automation

install

source · Clone the upstream repo

git clone https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter

Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/

T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/library/specializations/domains/science/civil-engineering/skills/revit-api-interface" ~/.claude/skills/a5c-ai-babysitter-revit-api-interface && rm -rf "$T"

manifest: library/specializations/domains/science/civil-engineering/skills/revit-api-interface/SKILL.md

Revit API Interface Skill

Purpose

The Revit API Interface Skill provides programmatic access to Revit models for element extraction, creation, schedule generation, and automation of structural workflows.

Capabilities

Extract element properties
Create structural elements
Generate schedules
Apply structural parameters
Export to analysis software
Rebar detailing automation
Family parameter management
View and sheet automation

Usage Guidelines

When to Use

Automating Revit workflows
Extracting model data
Creating structural elements
Generating documentation

Prerequisites

Revit model available
API access configured
Element parameters defined
Automation script developed

Best Practices

Test on model copies
Validate data integrity
Handle errors gracefully
Document API usage

Process Integration

This skill integrates with:

BIM Coordination
Reinforced Concrete Design
Structural Steel Design

Configuration

revit-api-interface:
  operations:
    - extract
    - create
    - modify
    - export
  element-types:
    - structural-framing
    - structural-columns
    - walls
    - foundations
    - rebar

Output Artifacts

Element extractions
Schedule exports
Parameter reports
Automation logs