Revit Snippet: Add Revit API Auto-complete to Visual Studio Code

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If you’re writing Python scripts for the Revit API using Visual Studio Code and struggling with missing autocomplete or IntelliSense, you’re not alone. Typing out long API calls without intelligent suggestions slows down your workflow and increases the chance of errors.

In my latest YouTube tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to configure Visual Studio Code so it can recognize and suggest Revit API objects in real-time, giving you full IntelliSense support for a much smoother coding experience. Watch the video below to follow along step-by-step.

Resources

✅ Tagitize Revit Plugin

✅ My full Python Scripting for Dynamo course

✅ My other tutorial on using Python for Dynamo in Revit

Revit API Stubs:

Why This Tutorial Is a Game-Changer 💡

Most people use Visual Studio Code for Revit scripting without knowing they can enable IntelliSense for Revit APIs. This tutorial walks you through a practical configuration that:

  • Boosts productivity with real-time code suggestions
  • Reduces frustrating typos and syntax errors
  • Speeds up Revit automation with smarter Python scripting

This guide is perfect for Revit power users, Dynamo scripters, and anyone diving into Python for BIM workflows.

What You’ll Learn in the Video 📚

  • How to install and set up Visual Studio Code for Python
  • Where to get Revit API stub files and how to use them
  • How to edit the settings JSON file to enable IntelliSense
  • Fixing the common Python interpreter warning
  • Bonus: Installing IronPython 2.7 for specific Dynamo scripts

Everything is demonstrated step-by-step, so even if you’re new to Python scripting in Revit, you’ll be able to follow along easily.

Unlock the Full Power of the Revit API with Python 🧠

This setup is the foundation for mastering Revit automation through Python. Once IntelliSense is enabled, you’ll spend less time searching documentation and more time building powerful scripts.

Whether you’re managing Revit models, writing automation tools, or building custom Dynamo nodes, having the right coding environment makes a huge difference.

Bonus: Get Started Faster with Tagitize ✨

Want to prevent duplicated tags from happening in the first place? Try Tagitize, the smart Revit add-in that auto-tags your views intelligently. In the video, we also show how Tagitize:

  • Ensures each element gets tagged only once
  • Automatically selects optimal leader types
  • Avoids tag overlaps with other elements
  • Works across multiple categories like Doors, Windows, Rooms, and Furniture

🎯 Use the free trial to try Tagitize on your own projects today.

Ready to Learn More?

If this tutorial helps you, make sure to:

  • Like the video
  • Subscribe to the channel for more Revit API content
  • Check out my full online course for mastering Python in Dynamo

Let’s level up your BIM automation skills together! 🏗️🐍