Layerback MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Layerback in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add layerback -e LAYERBACK_API_KEY=... -- npx -y layerback-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "layerback": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "layerback-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LAYERBACK_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Layerback MCP server do?

Convert diagram images into fully editable Visio (VSDX), PowerPoint, draw.io, and SVG files.

Is the Layerback 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 Layerback run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Layerback to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add layerback -e LAYERBACK_API_KEY=... -- npx -y layerback-mcp

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