// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

EXCALIDRAW MCP SERVER TOOLS

11 tools from the Excalidraw MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 11 EXCALIDRAW MCP SERVER TOOLS
READ 2 tools
Read get_scene Retrieve complete information about the current diagram scene.\n\n Read list_sessions List all currently active Excalidraw sessions.
WRITE 6 tools
Write add_elements Add multiple Excalidraw elements to the canvas.\n\n Write add_template_architecture Add a built-in architecture diagram template to the canvas.\n\n Write create_diagram Create a new diagram or clear an existing session.\n\n Write create_from_mermaid Create diagram elements from Mermaid syntax.\n\n Write export_diagram Export the current diagram to a PNG, SVG, or JSON file.\n\n Write update_element Update attributes of an existing element.\n\n
DESTRUCTIVE 2 tools
Destructive delete_diagram Delete the specified diagram session.\n\n Destructive delete_element Delete a specific element from the canvas.\n\n
EXECUTE 1 tools
Execute start_session Start browser preview and open Excalidraw editor interface.\n\n

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// FAQ
How many tools does the Excalidraw MCP Server MCP server have? +

The Excalidraw MCP Server MCP server exposes 11 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Excalidraw MCP Server tools? +

Route the Excalidraw MCP Server server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Excalidraw MCP Server tools fall into? +

Excalidraw MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (2), Write (6), Destructive (2), Execute (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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