Prerequisite: You need administrator-level access to your computer to install the plugin. If you do not have admin access, contact your IT department before proceeding.
The Pirros Revit plugin connects Revit directly to your Pirros library. With the plugin, you can download details and families from Pirros into your active Revit project, sync changes back, and upload new content — all without leaving Revit.
Download the Plugin
Go directly to the download page: app.pirros.com/plugin
Or find it from within Pirros:
Click the dropdown arrow next to your initials in the top-right corner of the Pirros web app.
The top-right corner of the Pirros web app showing the dropdown arrow next to the user's initials.
2. Click Revit Plugin.
The dropdown menu with the Revit Plugin option highlighted.
3. Click Download.
Install the Plugin
Close all instances of Revit — including any open dialog boxes or background processes.
Navigate to your Downloads folder and run the installer (.msi file).
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Verify the Installation
Open Revit.
Look for the Pirros tab in the top navigation ribbon.
The Revit ribbon showing the Pirros tab alongside other default tabs.
If the Pirros tab appears, the installation was successful.
Update the Plugin
The plugin auto-updates if you have admin access to your computer. To verify you are on the latest version or to enable auto-update:
In Revit, click the Pirros tab.
Click Settings then About.
The Pirros plugin Settings menu showing the About option with the current version number.
3. Check the Auto Update checkbox to ensure future updates install automatically.
If auto-update is not available (for example, because your IT department manages installations centrally), ask your IT team to deploy the latest version. See the article on remote installation for IT-managed deployments.
FAQ
Q: Which Revit versions does the plugin support?
A: The plugin supports Revit 2020 through 2026. It installs for all supported versions automatically.
Q: Do I need to uninstall the old version before updating?
A: No. The installer handles upgrades automatically. If you encounter issues after an update, see the Pirros-Revit Troubleshooting Guide.
Q: The Pirros tab does not appear in Revit after installation. What should I do?
A: Close Revit completely and reopen it. If the tab still does not appear, verify the installation completed without errors and that no antivirus software blocked the plugin files. If the issue persists, follow the steps in the Troubleshooting Guide.
Q: Can the plugin be installed on a Mac?
A: No. The Pirros Revit plugin requires Windows because Revit itself is a Windows-only application.
Q: Can my IT team deploy the plugin across all machines remotely?
A: Yes. See the article "How to Install or Uninstall the Pirros Plugin Remotely" for command-line installation instructions.