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# SketchUp

> Manual installation instructions for Speckle SketchUp connector via ZIP

<Warning>
  **This guide is for IT administrators only.** If you are a regular user, see our [SketchUp
  installation guide](/connectors/sketchup) instead.
</Warning>

<Info>
  **Install separately for each version**: Repeat these steps for each application version you want
  to use with Speckle.
</Info>

All versions of this connector require the Speckle Desktop Services background service. [Learn more about Desktop Services](/connectors/manual-installation/desktop-services).

## Windows Installation

### Install for a single user

1. Extract the downloaded ZIP file.
2. Copy both the `speckle_connector_3` folder and `speckle_connector_3.rb` file to `%AppData%\SketchUp\SketchUp {VERSION}\SketchUp\Plugins\`
   * Replace `{VERSION}` with your SketchUp version (example: `2025`)
   * Create the Plugins directory if it doesn't exist

### Install for all users

Use `%ProgramData%` instead of `%AppData%` in all file paths above.

### Update the connector

To update to a new version, download the latest ZIP file and repeat the installation steps above. The new files will replace the existing ones.

### Uninstall the connector

Delete the `speckle_connector_3` folder and the `speckle_connector_3.rb` file from your installation location.

To remove all Speckle products, delete the `%AppData%\Speckle\` folder.

## macOS Installation

### Installing the connector

1. Extract the downloaded ZIP file.
2. Copy both the `speckle_connector_3` folder and `speckle_connector_3.rb` file to `~/Library/Application Support/SketchUp {VERSION}/SketchUp/Plugins/`
   * Replace `{VERSION}` with your SketchUp version (example: `2025`)
   * Create the Plugins directory if it doesn't exist

### Fix macOS security warning for sqlite3\_32.bundle

macOS Gatekeeper might block `sqlite3_32.bundle` the first time you open SketchUp after installing the connector.

1. In SketchUp, when the **“sqlite3\_32.bundle Not Opened”** dialog appears, choose **Done**.
   <Frame>
     <img src="https://mintcdn.com/speckle/wc5a4FNVRdwicpLw/images/connectors/sketchup_macos_sqlite_warning_dialog.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=wc5a4FNVRdwicpLw&q=85&s=cdce6853f8ed21d9195415d885520b10" alt="macOS warning dialog for sqlite3_32.bundle" width="1920" height="901" data-path="images/connectors/sketchup_macos_sqlite_warning_dialog.png" />
   </Frame>
2. Open **System Settings** → **Privacy & Security** and scroll down to the **Security** section.
3. Next to **"sqlite3\_32.bundle" was blocked to protect your Mac**, select **Allow Anyway**.
   <Frame>
     <img src="https://mintcdn.com/speckle/wc5a4FNVRdwicpLw/images/connectors/sketchup_macos_privacy_security_allow_anyway.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=wc5a4FNVRdwicpLw&q=85&s=6cea70588bfc53ba7c52ab4a4072953f" alt="macOS Privacy & Security settings showing sqlite3_32.bundle blocked message with Allow Anyway button" width="1447" height="378" data-path="images/connectors/sketchup_macos_privacy_security_allow_anyway.png" />
   </Frame>
4. Open SketchUp again. When the warning appears with an **Open Anyway** button, select **Open Anyway** to allow the plugin to run.
   <Frame>
     <img src="https://mintcdn.com/speckle/wc5a4FNVRdwicpLw/images/connectors/sketchup_macos_sqlite_open_anyway.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=wc5a4FNVRdwicpLw&q=85&s=86d32eaa684d82566212577182de4d49" alt="macOS warning dialog for sqlite3_32.bundle with Open Anyway option" width="1920" height="1016" data-path="images/connectors/sketchup_macos_sqlite_open_anyway.png" />
   </Frame>

<Note>You only need to allow `sqlite3_32.bundle` once per SketchUp version on each Mac.</Note>

<Warning>
  Only follow these steps if you downloaded the SketchUp connector from official Speckle sources.
</Warning>

### Update the connector

To update to a new version, download the latest ZIP file and repeat the installation steps above. The new files will replace the existing ones.

### Uninstall the connector

Delete the `speckle_connector_3` folder and the `speckle_connector_3.rb` file from your installation location.

To remove all Speckle products, also delete the `~/Library/Application Support/Speckle/` folder.

## Disable update notifications

To prevent update checks, contact [support@speckle.systems](mailto:support@speckle.systems) for more information.

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