How to Use the BIM 360 Field MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect BIM 360 Field to my Claude Desktop app?

You need to add the server configuration to your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Paste the server command and arguments under the mcpServers key to activate the MCP Server, then restart your Claude Desktop application to see the tools.

Q: Does the BIM 360 Field configuration for Claude Desktop support custom port settings?

Yes, you can configure custom port arguments in your claudedesktopconfig.json file if your local network blocks standard outbound connections. This ensures Claude Desktop can safely reach the Autodesk cloud APIs.

Pull BIM 360 Field checklists and construction issues straight into Claude Desktop to run your jobsite meetings without switching tabs.

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Pull BIM 360 Field checklists directly into Claude Desktop

This MCP Server exposes `list_checklists` to pull active inspections directly into your Claude Desktop chat window. You can stop exporting PDFs to check your safety walks. By executing `get_project`, your local Claude Desktop app grabs the exact project boundaries and configuration details without making you log into the Autodesk web portal. You can ask your Claude Desktop agent to cross-reference these BIM 360 Field checklists against your project specs.

Map site issues to specific locations in your chat

This integration uses `list_issues` to pull your active construction conflict log directly into Claude Desktop. With these tools, your local Claude Desktop agent uses `list_issues` paired with `list_locations` to pinpoint the exact floor and room number of any active site issue. Since Claude Desktop runs this MCP setup locally via stdio, your site issue data stays on your machine while you draft remediation emails to the subcontractor. You get instant context on who is assigned to the fix by calling `list_users` right inside your Claude Desktop conversation.

Audit subcontractor assignments on the fly

This MCP toolset uses `list_companies` to let your Claude Desktop app see which trades are falling behind on their equipment installations. You can instantly run `list_tasks` alongside your vendor directory to check progress. Ask Claude Desktop to filter these tasks by company or issue type using `list_issue_types`. You get a clean, plain-text summary of outstanding BIM 360 Field work items that you can copy straight from Claude Desktop into your daily log.

Setup guide

Set up BIM 360 Field MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The BIM 360 Field MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the BIM 360 Field MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under bim-360-field-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bim-360-field-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about BIM 360 Field MCP in Claude Desktop

You need to add the server configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file. Paste the server command and arguments under the `mcpServers` key to activate the MCP Server, then restart your Claude Desktop application to see the tools.

No, because the Claude Desktop server needs to query the Autodesk cloud to fetch your BIM 360 Field data. Tools like `list_projects` require an active internet connection to communicate with the Autodesk API.

Just ask your Claude Desktop agent to show you the issues for your active BIM 360 Field project. The agent will automatically call `list_issues` and format the open items directly in your chat window.

Yes, you can configure custom port arguments in your `claude_desktop_config.json` file if your local network blocks standard outbound connections. This ensures Claude Desktop can safely reach the Autodesk cloud APIs.

Yes, your BIM 360 Field checklists, issue logs, and user directories are processed locally on your machine via secure transport. Claude Desktop only fetches the specific records you ask for and never stores your construction files.

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