If you spend hours clicking through Revit menus, cleaning up views, or managing sheets, you’ve probably wished for a faster way. That’s where Jotools comes in.
JOTools is a powerful, lightweight plugin for Autodesk Revit developed by architect and software engineer Joe D. It is designed to bridge the gap between Revit’s native capabilities and the practical needs of daily production. While other plugins try to do everything, JOTools focuses on speed.
The tool is most famous for its contextual right-click menu. Instead of searching through the Revit ribbon across five different tabs, JOTools places your most-used commands directly under your mouse cursor. It is minimalistic, highly configurable, and incredibly fast. jotools revit
You should buy JOTools if:
You might skip JOTools if:
(Note: Please verify the current status on the official website or Autodesk App Store, as developer tools can change status).
Jotools has historically been available through the Autodesk App Store and often offers a free version with basic utilities or a reasonably priced "Pro" version for the full suite. It is compatible with recent versions of Revit (2018–2024+). If you spend hours clicking through Revit menus,
Printing or exporting PDFs from Revit is notoriously slow. JOTools accelerates this.
For architects focusing on documentation, Jotools often enhances native tools like the Paint (Split Face) and Split Element tools, making it easier to divide walls and apply materials without creating extra 3D geometry. You might skip JOTools if: (Note: Please verify