OpenTakeoff MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install OpenTakeoff in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add opentakeoff -- npx -y opentakeoff-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "opentakeoff": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "opentakeoff-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the OpenTakeoff MCP server do?

Construction plan takeoff: load plan PDFs, read title blocks, set drawing scale, trace rooms and export quantities like square footage and linear feet.

Is the OpenTakeoff MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does OpenTakeoff run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add OpenTakeoff to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add opentakeoff -- npx -y opentakeoff-mcp

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