Excalidraw MCP Server

Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Excalidraw - Work in Progress

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Overview

Excalidraw MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for Excalidraw, providing API functionality for managing Excalidraw drawings.

To use the Excalidraw MCP Server, clone the repository, install the dependencies, and start the server. You can then interact with the API endpoints to manage drawings.

Create, read, update, and delete Excalidraw drawings - Export drawings to SVG, PNG, and JSON formats - Simple file-based storage system

Managing collaborative drawings in real-time.
Exporting drawings for presentations or documentation.
Integrating drawing functionalities into other applications.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Excalidraw MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "excalidraw-mcp-i-tozer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-excalidraw-mcp-i-tozer"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "excalidraw-mcp-i-tozer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-excalidraw-mcp-i-tozer"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "excalidraw-mcp-i-tozer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-excalidraw-mcp-i-tozer"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "excalidraw-mcp-i-tozer": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-excalidraw-mcp-i-tozer"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "excalidraw-mcp-i-tozer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-excalidraw-mcp-i-tozer"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "excalidraw-mcp-i-tozer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-excalidraw-mcp-i-tozer"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What programming language is used for Excalidraw MCP Server?

The server is built using JavaScript.

Is there a license for Excalidraw MCP Server?

Yes, it is licensed under the MIT License.

How can I contribute to the project?

You can contribute by submitting issues or pull requests on the GitHub repository.

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