OpenCDE

A vendor-neutral API standard by buildingSMART that automates document exchange between Common Data Environments and BIM software.

OpenCDE eliminates manual file uploads by providing a standardized interface for software like Revit, ArchiCAD, and Bluebeam to communicate directly with CDE platforms. Developed by buildingSMART International, the API focuses on two core workflows: the Foundation API for authentication and the Documents API for seamless file transfers. By implementing these protocols, project teams reduce versioning errors and bypass the friction of proprietary data silos. It is the technical backbone for interoperability in large-scale AEC projects, ensuring that metadata and status updates remain consistent across a diverse software stack.

https://www.buildingsmart.org/standards/bsi-standards/opencde-api/