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SketchUp Developer Center

The Home Of Trimble's SketchUp APIs

Let's Get Started

Getting started in the world of SketchUp Extensions is simple. We'll introduce you to the Ruby Console, provide you with example code and give you everything to get your project going

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Discover The Power Of SketchUp APIs

The SketchUp Extension APIs empower developers worldwide to create bespoke extensions, automating workflows, integrating external data much much more. 

For creating extensions that add new tools and functionality inside SketchUp

Ruby API

For reading and writing SketchUp files in your own application

C SDK

Share your extension with the world in the SketchUp Extension Warehouse

Publish Your Extension

Take a look at our sample extensions complete with comments and hints

Example Extensions

Unleash Your Potential

Diving into greater depth regarding extension development, new features, requirements and other interesting topics, the article series for SketchUp Extensibility is always worth a look.

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Trimble DevCamp 2025

DevCamp is a hands-on conference for Trimble Developers

October 8th, 9th, 10th 2025
The Graduate Hotel, Cambridge
(United Kingdom)

Extension Digital Signature

Protect and secure your extensions! Encrypt and digitally sign your extensions here if you plan to distribute your extension anywhere other than the Extension Warehouse. If you are interested in improved encryption and obtaining a security certificate for your extension, this is where to begin.

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Trimble 0-60 Challenge

This isn’t just another competition; it’s a launchpad. We’re inviting visionary startups to tackle real-world AECO challenges head-on, leveraging the power of Trimble Connect and cutting-edge technologies like AI. Imagine working directly with Trimble experts, gaining invaluable mentorship, and propelling your innovation onto a global stage.
The journey culminates in Las Vegas this November!

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Trimble-wide UI style guide for developers

Save time otherwise spent on customized styling, gain new and fresh-feeling visuals (without the hassle), and design an extension interface that users will recognize with Modus.
Extension Digital Signature

Protect and secure your extensions! Encrypt and digitally sign your extensions here if you plan to distribute your extension anywhere other than the Extension Warehouse. If you are interested in improved encryption and obtaining a security certificate for your extension, this is where to begin.

Extension Warehouse

The best place to distribute your extensions to millions of SketchUp users!

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Extension Warehouse

The best place to distribute your extensions to millions of SketchUp users!

Video Conference
Monthly Online Developer Meetup

Come and join us each month to hear about the latest developments regarding SketchUp Extension Development

Video Conference
Video Conference
Monthly Online Developer Meetup

Come and join us each month to hear about the latest developments regarding SketchUp Extension Development

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