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Installation & Setup

Get started with Cursor AI for BIM development in just a few steps.

Prerequisites​

Before you begin, ensure you have:

  • Cursor IDE - Download from cursor.com
  • Development Environment: Visual Studio for C# Revit plugins or Python for pyRevit/IFC
  • BIM Software: Autodesk Revit 2020+ (for Revit API development)
  • Basic Knowledge: Familiarity with C#, Python, or your preferred BIM development language

Install Cursor​

  1. Download Cursor: Visit cursor.com and download the installer
  2. Install: Run the installer and follow the setup wizard
  3. Launch: Open Cursor - AI features work immediately out of the box

Configure for BIM Development​

Sync Settings from VS Code​

If you're migrating from VS Code, Cursor can automatically sync your settings:

  1. Import Settings: Ctrl+Shift+P → "Import VS Code Extensions and Settings"
  2. Sign in with your GitHub/Microsoft account to sync extensions and settings
  3. Select what to sync: Extensions, Settings, Keybindings, Snippets

Enable BIM-Specific Settings​

Open Cursor settings (Ctrl+,) and configure:

{
    "cursor.cpp.disabledLanguages": [],
    "cursor.tab.enablePartialAccepts": true,
    "cursor.tab.triggerInComments": true,
    "cursor.imports.typescript.enabled": false,
    "cursor.imports.python.enabled": true,
    "cursorpyright.analysis.extraPaths": [
        "~/AppData/Roaming/pyRevit-Master/pyrevitlib",
        "~/AppData/Roaming/pyRevit-Master/site-packages"
    ]
}

Install Cursor-Specific Extensions​

For C# Revit Development:

  • C# Dev Kit (by Microsoft) - Official C# Dev kit or Reshaper (by JetBrains) (choose 1 of them)
  • C# (by Anysphere) - C# language support for Cursor
  • XAML Styler - format XAML file

For Python/pyRevit Development:

  • Python (by Anysphere) - Python language support for Cursor
  • Python Debugger - Enhanced debugging capabilities
  • XAML Styler - format XAML file
  • "Ruff": python linter

Important: Use Cursor-specific versions of extensions when available. Standard VS Code extensions may not work properly or lack Cursor's AI integration features.

Configure Python Stubs for Better IntelliSense​

For enhanced Python development with Revit API and pyRevit, configure additional stub paths:

{
    "cursorpyright.analysis.extraPaths": [
        "F:/path/to/pyRevitAutocomplete/common",
        "F:/path/to/pyRevitAutocomplete/2025",
        "F:/path/to/pyGTV/pyGTV.extension/lib",
        "F:/path/to/pyDCMvn/pyDCMvn.lib",
        "~/AppData/Roaming/pyRevit-Master/pyrevitlib",
        "~/AppData/Roaming/pyRevit-Master/site-packages",
        "~/AppData/Roaming/pyRevit/Extensions/pyDCMvn.lib"
    ]
}

Note: Adjust paths according to your local development environment setup.

Verify Installation​

Test your setup with this simple prompt:

Cursor Prompt: "Create a basic Revit external command structure with proper namespaces and error handling"

If Cursor suggests appropriate Revit API imports and command structure with proper IntelliSense, you're ready to proceed!

Next Steps​

Continue with Project Setup to configure your first BIM development project with Cursor AI.

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