Excalidraw MCP Server
Enables AI agents to programmatically generate, edit, and view Excalidraw diagrams with real-time browser synchronization. It provides a suite of tools for adding shapes, text, and arrows to diagrams through natural language interactions.
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Excalidraw MCP Component
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables AI agents to programmatically generate, edit, and view Excalidraw diagrams.
✨ Features
- Diagram Generation: Create new diagrams from text descriptions
- Real-time Preview: View changes instantly in the browser
- Tool Integration: Explicit tools for adding shapes, text, arrows, and more
- Bi-directional: Changes in the browser sync back to the agent context
📦 Components
- @excalidraw-mcp/server: The core MCP server implementation with embedded HTTP/WebSocket server.
🚀 Quick Start
Prerequisites
- Node.js >= 18
- pnpm >= 9
Installation
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/your-username/excalidraw-mcp.git
cd excalidraw-mcp
# Install dependencies
pnpm install
# Build packages
pnpm build
Running Locally
# Start the MCP server (includes web interface)
pnpm dev
Visit http://localhost:3100 to see the Excalidraw interface.
🤖 Using with Claude Desktop
Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"excalidraw": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@excalidraw-mcp/server@latest"]
}
}
}
🛠️ Development
This project involves a monorepo structure using pnpm workspace.
packages/mcp-server: The MCP server and web interface
# Run tests (if applicable)
pnpm test
# Lint code
pnpm lint
📄 License
MIT
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