Sketchdex MCP Server
by lucasr1bio.github.lucasr1b/sketchdexv0.1.2
An MCP server that lets AI agents draw hand-drawn Excalidraw diagrams. Real .excalidraw files on your machine, with history, rendering and a local library app.
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Maintained35d ago
Install Sketchdex MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add sketchdex -- npx -y sketchdexInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"sketchdex": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"sketchdex"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"sketchdex": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"sketchdex"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"sketchdex": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"sketchdex"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"sketchdex": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"sketchdex"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKETCHDEX_VAULT | — | — | Folder where scenes are stored. Default: ~/Documents/sketchdex |
| SKETCHDEX_BROWSER | — | — | Path to a Chromium-based browser binary used for render_scene. Default: the first of Chrome, Chromium, Edge or Brave found on the machine |
Freshness
Maintained — last maintenance signal 35d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-09-04 · 35d ago · GitHub
Latest release
no data · GitHub
Package published
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Registry entry updated
2026-09-04 · 35d ago · official registry · v0.1.2
FAQ
›How do I install the Sketchdex MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add sketchdex -- npx -y sketchdex. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Sketchdex require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Sketchdex as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Sketchdex in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.lucasr1b/sketchdex.