Speckle for SketchUp is an open-source plugin enabling seamless geometry exchange between SketchUp and the Speckle data platform. This software connector serves as a bridge for SketchUp users to integrate their models directly into the Speckle ecosystem. It functions by translating native geometry into objects that can be parsed and sent to the Speckle server, allowing for real-time collaboration and version control. The plugin is designed to maintain data integrity during the transfer process, ensuring that complex model structures remain accessible across different AEC software environments. It provides a streamlined interface for managing streams, branches, and commits, facilitating a more efficient BIM workflow without requiring manual file exports or complex intermediate conversions.

The download is a 3.8 MB file containing .ZIP files.

Professionals install this extension via the standard SketchUp plugin manager to initialise the connector interface. Once active, users define a stream within the panel to push or pull geometry data. The workflow involves mapping model layers or specific selections to the Speckle server, enabling iterative updates that sync across multiple project platforms. Users should verify that their model geometry is clean and properly grouped before committing to the cloud to ensure accurate data translation and performance.

This tool is essential for multidisciplinary project teams working in BIM environments, particularly when coordinating between SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, or Blender. It is frequently employed during the design development and technical documentation stages where rapid iteration and cross-platform synchronization are critical. By centralising geometry data, it supports complex project typologies ranging from large-scale residential developments to intricate commercial interiors. Architects and engineers rely on this connector to maintain a single source of truth for design geometry, significantly reducing the friction commonly associated with traditional file-based interoperability workflows.