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Install Command
npx -y excalidraw-mcpClaude Desktop Config
{
"mcpServers": {
"excalidraw": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "excalidraw-mcp"]
}
}
}Excalidraw MCP is an officially maintained MCP server in the Design category, developed by Excalidraw. It runs locally on your machine, keeping your data private and giving you full control over the connection. Adding it to your setup expands what Claude can do without any extra coding.
About Excalidraw MCP
Official Excalidraw MCP server enables AI assistants to create and render hand-drawn style diagrams.
Features
- Render Excalidraw JSON as SVG
- Create diagrams from natural language descriptions
- Streaming SVG animation effects
- Export diagrams in multiple formats
- Whiteboard-style visual communication
Who Should Use Excalidraw MCP?
- 1Extend Claude and other AI assistants with new capabilities
- 2Automate tasks that previously required manual steps
- 3Connect your existing tools to an AI workflow
- 4Reduce repetitive work by letting AI interact with your services
How to Install Excalidraw MCP
Before you start
You will need Node.js (v18 or later) installed on your machine — download it from nodejs.org if you haven't already.
- 1Open a terminal (Terminal on Mac, Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows).
- 2Paste the install command above and press Enter — Node.js will download and run the server automatically.
- 3Add the server to your Claude Desktop config file (see the JSON snippet above) and restart Claude.
The Claude Desktop config snippet above can be copied and pasted directly into your claude_desktop_config.json file — no editing required.
How Excalidraw MCP Compares
✦It is an officially maintained server — unlike community alternatives, it is built and supported by the original project team, ensuring compatibility with upstream changes.
✦It runs entirely on your local machine, so no data leaves your environment — important for teams with privacy or compliance requirements.
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