Excalidraw

by excalidraw · File Systems · mcp-server

Renders hand-drawn style diagrams using Excalidraw with streaming SVG animations, real-time draw-on effects that simulate pencil strokes, fullscreen editing capabilities, and checkpoint/restore functionality for iterative visual diagram creation and modification.

An MCP server that renders hand-drawn style diagrams using Excalidraw with streaming SVG animations and interactive editing capabilities. Features real-time draw-on animations that simulate pencil strokes, fullscreen editing with export to excalidraw.com, checkpoint/restore functionality for iterative edits, and automatic screenshot context feedback to Claude. Built by Anton Pidkuiko, it combines Excalidraw's drawing engine with MCP's tool interface to enable AI assistants to create and modify visual diagrams with smooth camera panning, label binding, and persistent storage across editing sessions.

Source: https://github.com/excalidraw/excalidraw-mcp

Install

git clone https://github.com/excalidraw/excalidraw-mcp

Tags: mcp-server

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Excalidraw?

Add the install command above to your Claude Code, Cursor, or Windsurf MCP configuration. Most servers register via npx, a local command, or a Docker image. Refer to the source repository for environment variables and credential requirements.

Which clients support Excalidraw?

Any MCP-compatible client works: Claude Desktop, Claude Code CLI, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, and VS Code with the official MCP extension. OpenAI Codex and GitHub Copilot increasingly support MCP via adapter bridges.

Is Excalidraw free?

The server itself is typically open source. Any upstream service (API keys, paid tiers, hosted infrastructure) may have its own pricing. Check the source repository for details.