What is the MCP server?
The Real-Time LCA MCP server exposes the platform’s REST and EPD APIs to AI clients through the Model Context Protocol. Once connected, your AI client can manage building projects, map materials to EPDs, run automapping, generate LCA reports, inspect BIM data, query dashboards, and browse the full EPD library through natural language — without manual file uploads or copy-pasting OpenAPI specs. All clients connect via OAuth — no API key, no token to paste. The RTLCA endpoint signs you in with your Real-Time LCA account; the Autodesk endpoint signs you in with your Autodesk account via APS (Autodesk Platform Services).Connecting an external AI client sends your project data to that client
and its underlying model provider, so how it’s handled depends on the
client you choose. See Transparency & privacy
for the full picture across every AI feature.
Two endpoints
Pick the one that matches your data source. Setup steps are nearly identical; the URL and prerequisites differ.Connect to RTLCA
The standard endpoint. Connects any AI client to your RTLCA projects,
materials, EPDs, reports, and dashboards. Needs only an RTLCA
account.
Connect to RTLCA × Autodesk
Adds tools that read from your Autodesk Forma hub and Revit
projects. Needs an RTLCA account + an Autodesk account with Forma
hub access.
Available tools
The tool surface depends on which endpoint you connect to. Pick the endpoint that matches your data source — same client setup, different tool catalog.- RTLCA endpoint
- Autodesk endpoint
56 tools across seven groups.
Jump to your client
Claude.ai
Connect the Claude web app via Settings → Connectors.
Claude Desktop
Connect Claude Desktop via
claude_desktop_config.json.Claude Code
Connect Claude Code via
claude mcp add.Codex
Connect Codex via
config.toml + OAuth.Cursor
Connect Cursor via
~/.cursor/mcp.json.ChatGPT
Install Real-Time LCA from the ChatGPT App Store.
Mistral Le Chat
Connect Le Chat via the MCP connector.
LM Studio
Run a local LLM via LM Studio — no subscription, your data stays
on-device.