Bonsai v0.8.2

Bonsai is a family of free, open-source applications designed for authoring, reviewing, and sharing IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) models without vendor lock-in or proprietary formats. Built natively on Blender, Bonsai provides a complete OpenBIM workflow where every edit reads and writes real IFC data, ensuring your information remains in an open standard. The platform includes Bonsai Studio, a full authoring environment for modeling, documentation, and BIM data management across disciplines, along with Bonsai Viewer, a lightweight desktop application for exploring and coordinating IFC models and drawings.

The entire Bonsai ecosystem is powered by IfcOpenShell and fully scriptable in Python, allowing users to automate workflows and maintain complete ownership of their data. With no installation requirements for sharing, Bonsai Web enables teams to view and collaborate on BIM data directly through a browser link. As free and perpetually free software sustained by community contributors, Bonsai eliminates lock-in concerns while providing the tools needed for professional BIM coordination and data management.