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Raven

AI-powered Grasshopper script generation from text and images

Native AI assistant for Grasshopper that generates, edits, and iterates parametric scripts from natural language prompts and reference images. Born from UC Berkeley research, deployed as a Rhino plugin with deep Grasshopper API integration.

Not publicly specified raised 📈 Growth Stage

Founded 2023 • 3,600+ active users, 6,623 downloads on Rhino Package Manager

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Why This Tool Exists

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The Problem

Architects and parametric designers spend hours writing Grasshopper scripts to explore design variations. Each iteration requires manual coding, debugging, and component assembly. Designers without strong programming skills struggle with script logic, limiting design exploration and increasing delivery time.

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The Solution

Raven interprets natural language prompts and reference images to generate complete Grasshopper definitions. Users iterate by asking Raven to modify parameters, replace components, or reorganize logic. The AI understands both the canvas state and user intent, enabling rapid design exploration without manual coding.

How You Use It

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Delivery Method

Plugin

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Integrations

Rhino 8 Grasshopper ShapeDiver 928+ Grasshopper plugins

Disciplines

Architecture, Civil Engineering

Project Phases

Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Design Development

Project Types

Commercial, Residential, Infrastructure, Mixed-Use

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

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Input

What it needs

Required: Natural language prompt or reference image

Optional: Existing Grasshopper definition for iteration, Design constraints or parameters, Custom coding conventions

Formats: Text descriptions, PNG/JPG images, .gh Grasshopper files

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Output

What you get

Format: Grasshopper definition file with components and connections

Fields: Parametric script, Component assembly, Logic flow, User-owned IP in generated scripts

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Algorithm

How it works

Model: Proprietary generative model (research-backed; specific LLM not disclosed)

Accuracy: Not publicly specified (claims rapid convergence to user intent through conversation)

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Privacy

How your data is protected

Retention: Data retained only as long as necessary for service delivery

Training: User prompts and context data licensed solely to deliver and improve services; scripts owned by users with no attribution required

Compliance: GDPR compliant, Swiss nFADP compliant, Does not knowingly process special-category data, Children under 16 not permitted

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API

Integration

Endpoint: Contact vendor for API access

Method: Not publicly documented

Use Cases

• Early-stage massing studies with rapid iteration (80% time savings reported)
• Facade and parametric curtainwall system design
• Site planning and generative landscape layouts
• Structural optimization of geometric patterns
• Real estate feasibility studies with automated design variations

Pricing

Free

Hobby plan with free tokens and daily/weekly usage limits

Pro

$49/month (extensive usage limits, maximum context window, early feature access)

Enterprise

Custom pricing with data isolation, SSO, and dedicated support

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📚 Research Sources & Data Quality Last verified: 2026-02-01

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