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Sketchdex

MCP server · by lucasr1b

Developer Tools npm v0.1.2

An MCP server that lets AI agents draw hand-drawn Excalidraw diagrams as files on your machine.

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Install

Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.

npmnpx -y sketchdex

Client configuration

Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.

mcpServers{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sketchdex": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sketchdex"
      ]
    }
  }
}

About this server

Sketchdex is listed in the Developer Tools category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as npm and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.

Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Sketchdex MCP server?

Sketchdex is an MCP server by lucasr1b. An MCP server that lets AI agents draw hand-drawn Excalidraw diagrams as files on your machine.

How do I install Sketchdex?

Install it with: npx -y sketchdex. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.

Is Sketchdex free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/lucasr1b/sketchdex. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.

Which clients support Sketchdex?

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.