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Tapir Archicad MCP

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MCP server that exposes all Tapir commands to AI models through autogenerated tools

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What is Tapir Archicad MCP?

Tapir Archicad MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server that exposes all tapir commands to ai models through autogenerated tools

MCP server that exposes all Tapir commands to AI models through autogenerated tools

This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.

Features

  • MCP server that exposes all Tapir commands to AI models thro

Use Cases

Execute Tapir architectural design commands through AI model integration.
SzamosiMate

Maintainer

LicenseMIT
Languagepython
Versionv1.0.0
UpdatedMay 18, 2026
Statushealthy
Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux
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Installation

Manual Installation

npx tapir-archicad-mcp

Configuration

Configuration Details

Config File

claude_desktop_config.json

Performance

Response Metrics

Response Time< 200ms
ThroughputMedium

Resource Usage

Memory UsageLow
CPU UsageLow

How to Set Up and Use Tapir Archicad MCP

Tapir Archicad MCP is a Python-based MCP server that bridges AI assistants with Archicad's architectural design environment by exposing all Tapir Add-On commands as callable tools. It merges 137 commands from the community Tapir API and the official Archicad JSON API, enabling natural-language control of running Archicad instances. Architects and BIM professionals can query building elements, manage project data, and automate repetitive modeling tasks directly from Claude or any MCP-compatible client without leaving their AI workflow.

Prerequisites

  • Python 3.12 or newer installed on the system
  • uv package manager installed (pip install uv)
  • Archicad running locally with the Tapir Add-On installed and active
  • An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop
1

Install the Tapir Add-On in Archicad

Download and install the Tapir Add-On for your version of Archicad from the official Tapir repository. The add-on must be active and running before the MCP server can connect to it.

2

Install uv

The server uses uvx (part of uv) to run in an isolated Python environment. Install uv with pip if it is not already present.

pip install uv
3

Add the server to your MCP client configuration

Open your Claude Desktop config file (macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json; Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json) and add the ArchicadTapir entry. uvx will download and run tapir-archicad-mcp automatically on first use.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ArchicadTapir": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "tapir-archicad-mcp",
        "archicad-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}
4

Restart your MCP client

Fully quit and relaunch Claude Desktop (or your chosen MCP client) so it picks up the new server configuration.

5

Verify Archicad connection

In the chat window, ask the AI to list active Archicad instances. The server calls discovery_list_active_archicads, which returns the ports of all running Archicad processes.

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Client configuration

Add this block to claude_desktop_config.json. No API key or environment variable is required — the server connects to the local Archicad instance over its JSON API port.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ArchicadTapir": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "tapir-archicad-mcp",
        "archicad-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Prompts to try

These prompts exercise the main Tapir tools — discovery, semantic search, and element retrieval.

- "What Archicad projects do I have open right now?"
- "Using port 19723, get all Wall elements in the current project."
- "Find the Tapir command that lets me move elements and show me its parameters."
- "List all Door elements on the ground floor of the active Archicad project."

Troubleshooting Tapir Archicad MCP

The server returns 'No active Archicad instances found'

Make sure Archicad is running and the Tapir Add-On is loaded. Open Archicad, go to Options > Add-On Manager, and confirm Tapir is enabled. Then retry the discovery command.

uvx command not found after installing uv

uv installs binaries into ~/.local/bin (Linux/macOS) or %USERPROFILE%\.local\bin (Windows). Add that directory to your PATH, or reinstall uv with the standalone installer from https://docs.astral.sh/uv/.

Python version error on startup

tapir-archicad-mcp requires Python 3.12+. Run 'python --version' to check. If you have an older version, install Python 3.12 and ensure uvx picks it up by setting UV_PYTHON=python3.12 in the env block of your config.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tapir Archicad MCP

What is Tapir Archicad MCP?

Tapir Archicad MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server that exposes all tapir commands to ai models through autogenerated tools It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install Tapir Archicad MCP?

Follow the installation instructions on the Tapir Archicad MCP GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.

Which AI clients work with Tapir Archicad MCP?

Tapir Archicad MCP works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.

Is Tapir Archicad MCP free to use?

Yes, Tapir Archicad MCP is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.

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Quick Config Preview

{ "mcpServers": { "tapir-archicad-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "tapir-archicad-mcp"] } } }

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json

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