inkscape-mcp.md

Inkscape MCP

UI App
from"sandraschi"
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AI-powered Inkscape automation for creating, editing, layering, animating, and exporting SVG files through 60+ vector operations

Source and setup verified on 2026-08-31

Visualization
InkscapeSVG editingvector automationMCPB

What you can do

  • Create and edit SVG shapes, text, paths, and boolean operations
  • Manage layers, visibility, locking, names, and ordering
  • Apply SMIL animation and live path effects
  • Export artwork to PNG, PDF, EPS, and DXF

Requirements

  • Inkscape 1.0 or newer
  • Claude Desktop for the MCPB option
  • Python 3.12 and uv for manual setup
  • Windows, macOS, or Linux
setup.md
# 1. Recommended: install the MCPB bundle

Download the latest .mcpb file from GitHub Releases and drag it into Claude Desktop.

# 2. Manual: clone the repository
$git clone https://github.com/sandraschi/inkscape-mcp
# 3. Install Python dependencies
$cd inkscape-mcp && uv sync
# 4. Run the MCP server
$uv --directory /path/to/inkscape-mcp run inkscape-mcp

Add this command to your MCP client's server configuration and restart the client.

Always confirm the latest setup instructions with the maintainer before installing.