mcp_excalidraw
npxVerifiedThe Excalidraw MCP Server exposes a live Excalidraw canvas that AI agents can control. It provides tools for dynamic diagramming, including element creation, modification, and deletion. The server connects to the Excalidraw API, enabling real-time collaboration and diagram manipulation. Developers use it to build AI-powered diagramming tools, collaborative drawing applications, and interactive visual design systems.
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Overview
The Excalidraw MCP Server exposes a live Excalidraw canvas that AI agents can control. It provides tools for dynamic diagramming, including element creation, modification, and deletion. The server connects to the Excalidraw API, enabling real-time collaboration and diagram manipulation. Developers use it to build AI-powered diagramming tools, collaborative drawing applications, and interactive visual design systems.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y mcp-excalidraw-server2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"yctimlin-mcpexcalidraw-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y mcp-excalidraw-server"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from mcp_excalidraw?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in mcp_excalidraw?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in mcp_excalidraw"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in mcp_excalidraw with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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