Inkscape
Inkscape MCP Server - Control Inkscape through AI assistants via Model Context Protocol
What is Inkscape?
Inkscape is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to inkscape mcp server - control inkscape through ai assistants via model context protocol
Inkscape MCP Server - Control Inkscape through AI assistants via Model Context Protocol
This server falls under the Business Applications category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Inkscape MCP Server - Control Inkscape through AI assistants
Use Cases
Maintainer
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx inkmcpConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Inkscape
Inkscape MCP Server (inkmcp) connects AI assistants to a live Inkscape instance via the Model Context Protocol, enabling natural language control of the Inkscape vector graphics editor for creating and manipulating SVG artwork. It installs as an Inkscape extension and exposes a universal inkscape_operation tool that accepts commands for drawing shapes, applying gradients, executing arbitrary Python/inkex code in Inkscape's live context, querying document structure, and exporting viewport screenshots. Designers and developers on Linux use it to automate repetitive illustration tasks, prototype SVG designs through conversation, or integrate Inkscape into larger creative AI workflows — including an optional Blender integration for cross-application code execution.
Prerequisites
- Linux operating system (currently Linux only due to D-Bus dependency; macOS/Windows not supported)
- Inkscape 1.x installed with extension support enabled
- Python 3.8 or later (used by the extension scripts)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Claude Code
- Inkscape must be running with the inkmcp extension active before the MCP server can control it
Download the inkmcp extension archive
Download the inkmcp-extension.zip release from the GitHub releases page or clone the repository to get the extension files.
git clone https://github.com/Shriinivas/inkmcp.gitInstall the extension into Inkscape's extensions directory
Copy or extract the extension files into Inkscape's user extensions folder.
cp -r inkmcp/extensions/* ~/.config/inkscape/extensions/Make the extension scripts executable
Ensure the shell and Python scripts in the inkmcp extension directory have execute permissions.
cd ~/.config/inkscape/extensions/inkmcp
chmod +x run_inkscape_mcp.sh inkmcpcli.py inkscape_mcp_server.py main.pyStart Inkscape and activate the extension
Launch Inkscape, then activate the inkmcp extension from the Extensions menu. This starts the D-Bus listener that the MCP server communicates with.
Configure your MCP client
Add the inkmcp server to your MCP client configuration, pointing to the run_inkscape_mcp.sh launcher script with its absolute path.
{
"mcpServers": {
"inkscape": {
"command": "/home/USERNAME/.config/inkscape/extensions/inkmcp/run_inkscape_mcp.sh"
}
}
}Restart your MCP client and connect
Quit and reopen Claude Desktop (or your MCP client). With Inkscape running and the extension active, the inkscape_operation tool will be available for natural language drawing commands.
Inkscape Examples
Client configuration
claude_desktop_config.json entry for inkmcp using the shell launcher script. Replace USERNAME with your actual Linux username.
{
"mcpServers": {
"inkscape": {
"command": "/home/USERNAME/.config/inkscape/extensions/inkmcp/run_inkscape_mcp.sh"
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example natural language commands to control Inkscape through the inkmcp MCP server.
- "Draw a red circle with radius 50px at the center of the canvas"
- "Create a blue rectangle 200x100px in the top-left corner"
- "Add a linear gradient from orange to purple on the selected shape"
- "Insert the text 'Hello World' in 24pt bold at position 100, 150"
- "Take a screenshot of the current Inkscape viewport"
- "Get information about all elements currently in the document"Troubleshooting Inkscape
The MCP server fails to connect to Inkscape with D-Bus errors
Ensure Inkscape is running and the inkmcp extension has been activated from the Extensions menu before starting the MCP server. The extension must be active and listening on D-Bus for the connection to succeed.
run_inkscape_mcp.sh is not found or permission denied
Verify the file exists at ~/.config/inkscape/extensions/inkmcp/run_inkscape_mcp.sh and that you ran 'chmod +x' on all the extension scripts. Use the full absolute path (replace ~ with /home/username) in the MCP config.
inkmcp does not work on macOS or Windows
The extension currently requires Linux due to its reliance on D-Bus for IPC with Inkscape. Cross-platform support via TCP or named pipes is noted as a future roadmap item. For non-Linux systems, consider running Inkscape inside a Linux VM or container.
Frequently Asked Questions about Inkscape
What is Inkscape?
Inkscape is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that inkscape mcp server - control inkscape through ai assistants via model context protocol It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Inkscape?
Follow the installation instructions on the Inkscape GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Inkscape?
Inkscape works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Inkscape free to use?
Yes, Inkscape is open source and available under the AGPL-3.0 license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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