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CanvasKeep MCP server

CanvasKeep/canvaskeep-mcp

Create and edit Excalidraw diagrams in a CanvasKeep workspace: generate diagrams from nodes and edges with auto-layout, organize them into folders, and read or save full scenes, with local decryption for encrypted diagrams.

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Install CanvasKeep in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add canvaskeep -e CANVASKEEP_API_KEY=... -- npx -y canvaskeep-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "canvaskeep": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "canvaskeep-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CANVASKEEP_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the CanvasKeep MCP server do?

Create and edit Excalidraw diagrams in a CanvasKeep workspace: generate diagrams from nodes and edges with auto-layout, organize them into folders, and read or save full scenes, with local decryption for encrypted diagrams.

Is the CanvasKeep MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does CanvasKeep run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add CanvasKeep to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add canvaskeep -e CANVASKEEP_API_KEY=... -- npx -y canvaskeep-mcp

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