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Excalidraw MCP Server: AI-Driven Collaboration & Scalable Creativity

Excalidraw MCP Server: Where AI-driven collaboration meets scalable creativity – a groundbreaking (but WIP) hub redefining how teams sketch, think, and build together." )

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About Excalidraw MCP Server

What is Excalidraw MCP Server: AI-Driven Collaboration & Scalable Creativity?

This server acts as a bridge between your imagination and collaborative creativity. Built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), it’s designed to power Excalidraw-based projects with seamless API access for managing drawings, exporting files, and scaling workflows. Think of it as the tech backbone that lets teams brainstorm, iterate, and share visuals in real-time—all while keeping your data secure and organized.

How to Use Excalidraw MCP Server: AI-Driven Collaboration & Scalable Creativity?

Getting started is straightforward, even for those who aren’t coding ninjas. First, grab the code from GitHub with a quick git clone, then let npm handle dependencies. Once built, firing up the server takes a single command. From there, you can interact with the API endpoints to create, tweak, or delete drawings—no guesswork required. Exporting to SVG, PNG, or JSON? Just call the right tool and watch the magic happen.

Excalidraw MCP Server Features

Key Features of Excalidraw MCP Server: AI-Driven Collaboration & Scalable Creativity?

  • Full CRUD Control: Manage drawings like a pro—create, read, update, or delete with precision.
  • Flexible Export: Convert your masterpieces into SVG, PNG, or raw JSON for maximum flexibility.
  • Simple Storage: A file-based system that’s easy to grasp but robust enough for serious projects.
  • API-First Design: Built for developers who want to integrate Excalidraw into larger apps or workflows.

Use Cases of Excalidraw MCP Server: AI-Driven Collaboration & Scalable Creativity?

Whether you’re a startup prototyping ideas or an educator visualizing complex concepts, this server adapts to your needs:

  • Team Brainstorms: Let distributed teams collaborate in real-time on diagrams and sketches.
  • Dynamic Portfolios: Export designs on-demand to showcase work in presentations or websites.
  • Automation Workflows: Plug into CI/CD pipelines to generate or update visual assets programmatically.
  • Custom Apps: Embed Excalidraw’s sketching power into your own platforms via its open API.

Excalidraw MCP Server FAQ

FAQ from Excalidraw MCP Server: AI-Driven Collaboration & Scalable Creativity?

Q: Do I need coding skills to use this server?
A: Basic terminal familiarity helps, but the setup is intentionally simple. If you can run npm commands, you’re golden.

Q: Can I scale this for enterprise use?
A: Absolutely! The file-based storage and API-first approach make it easy to integrate with cloud services or databases for heavy-duty projects.

Q: What formats are supported for export?
A: SVG, PNG, and JSON—so you can use your drawings anywhere from web pages to print materials.

Q: Is it secure?
A: The MIT license keeps it open, but you’ll want to add authentication layers if sharing sensitive data.

Q: How do updates work?
A: Pull changes from GitHub regularly, and the npm workflow ensures smooth upgrades without breaking your setup.

Content

Excalidraw MCP Server

This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Excalidraw, providing API functionality for operating on Excalidraw drawings.

Features

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

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/excalidraw-mcp.git
cd excalidraw-mcp

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Build the project
npm run build

Usage

Starting the Server

npm start

API Endpoints

The server provides the following tools:

Drawing Management

  • create_drawing: Create a new Excalidraw drawing
  • get_drawing: Get an Excalidraw drawing by ID
  • update_drawing: Update an Excalidraw drawing by ID
  • delete_drawing: Delete an Excalidraw drawing by ID
  • list_drawings: List all Excalidraw drawings

Export Operations

  • export_to_svg: Export an Excalidraw drawing to SVG
  • export_to_png: Export an Excalidraw drawing to PNG
  • export_to_json: Export an Excalidraw drawing to JSON

Development

Project Structure

excalidraw-mcp/
├── src/
│   ├── common/
│   │   └── errors.ts
│   └── operations/
│       ├── drawings.ts
│       └── export.ts
├── index.ts
├── package.json
├── tsconfig.json
└── README.md

Building

npm run build

Running in Development Mode

npm run dev

License

MIT

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