Excalidraw MCP Connector

The official Excalidraw MCP app allowing you to build interactive visual applications right in Claude. Ask Claude to create hand-drawn style diagrams using Excalidraw with smooth viewport camera control and interactive fullscreen editing.

Works withClaude

Connector URL

https://mcp.excalidraw.com/mcp

Add as a Connector

This server runs remotely, so you can add it as a connector in chat apps. No install needed.

  1. Open claude.ai → Settings → Connectors
  2. Click Add custom connector
  3. Paste the URL below and click Add, then sign in if asked
CONNECTOR URL
https://mcp.excalidraw.com/mcp

Works on Claude web, desktop and mobile once added. Full Claude guide →

  1. Open Settings → Apps & Connectors → Advanced and turn on Developer mode
  2. Go back to Apps & Connectors and click Create
  3. Give it a name and description, paste the URL below, pick the auth type, then save
CONNECTOR URL
https://mcp.excalidraw.com/mcp

Needs a Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise or Edu plan. Full ChatGPT guide →

  1. Open grok.com/connectors
  2. Click New Connector → Custom
  3. Paste the URL below and finish any sign-in
CONNECTOR URL
https://mcp.excalidraw.com/mcp

Custom connectors need a paid Grok plan. Full Grok guide →

  1. Open gemini.google.com → Settings → Connected Apps
  2. Under Custom apps, choose Add a custom app
  3. Paste the URL below, click Next and approve in the browser
CONNECTOR URL
https://mcp.excalidraw.com/mcp

Add it on the web first. It then shows in the Gemini mobile app too. Full Gemini guide →

  1. Open your agent in Copilot Studio and go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
  2. Select Model Context Protocol and fill in the name, description and the URL below
  3. Pick the auth type, click Create, then Add to agent
CONNECTOR URL
https://mcp.excalidraw.com/mcp

The consumer Copilot app has no custom MCP setting. Copilot Studio needs a paid license and Streamable HTTP. Full Microsoft Copilot guide →

  1. Open Settings → Connectors in Perplexity
  2. Click + Custom connector and choose Remote
  3. Give it a name, paste the URL below, pick OAuth or API key, then save
CONNECTOR URL
https://mcp.excalidraw.com/mcp

Needs a Pro, Max or Enterprise plan. Full Perplexity guide →

  1. Open the Connectors page in Le Chat
  2. Click + Add Connector and switch to the Custom MCP Connector tab
  3. Enter a name, paste the URL below, click Connect and finish sign-in
CONNECTOR URL
https://mcp.excalidraw.com/mcp

Admin-only. On Free, Pro and Student plans the account owner is the admin. Full Le Chat guide →

  1. Open Settings → Integrations → Custom MCP Servers
  2. Click Add Server
  3. Enter a name, paste the URL below and add any API key or token
CONNECTOR URL
https://mcp.excalidraw.com/mcp

Manus checks the server and lists its tools once added. Full Manus guide →

  1. The Muse app has no custom MCP setting yet. Use Muse Code instead
  2. Add the server to the mcp_servers block of ~/.config/muse/settings.json
  3. Restart Muse Code so it loads the new tools
ADD TO ~/.config/muse/settings.json
{ "mcp_servers": { "excalidraw-app-demo": { "url": "https://mcp.excalidraw.com/mcp" } } }

Full Meta Muse guide →

Tools (5)

read_mecreate_viewexport_to_excalidrawsave_checkpointread_checkpoint

FAQ

How do I add the Excalidraw MCP connector?

Copy the connector URL https://mcp.excalidraw.com/mcp and add it as a custom connector in Claude, ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity, Le Chat, Manus, Meta Muse. The steps for each app are on this page.

Does the Excalidraw connector need sign-in?

No. The Excalidraw connector is authless, so you can use it without an account.

What tools does the Excalidraw connector provide?

It provides 5 tools: read_me, create_view, export_to_excalidraw, save_checkpoint, read_checkpoint.

Is Excalidraw in Claude's connector directory?

Yes. Excalidraw is listed in Anthropic's official connector directory for Claude.

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