// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

EXCALIDRAW MCP SERVER TOOLS

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

// ALL 26 EXCALIDRAW MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 6 tools

Read describe_scene Get an AI-readable description of the current canvas: element types, positions, connections, labels, spatia... Read get_canvas_screenshot Take a screenshot of the current canvas and return it as an image. Requires the canvas frontend to be open ... Read get_element Get a single Excalidraw element by ID Read get_resource Get an Excalidraw resource Read query_elements Query Excalidraw elements with optional filters Read read_diagram_guide Returns a comprehensive design guide for creating beautiful Excalidraw diagrams: color palette, sizing rule...

WRITE 17 tools

Write snapshot_scene Save a named snapshot of the current canvas state for later restoration Write align_elements Align elements to a specific position Write batch_create_elements Create multiple Excalidraw elements at once. For arrows, use startElementId/endElementId to bind arrows to ... Write create_element Create a new Excalidraw element. For arrows, use startElementId/endElementId to bind to shapes (auto-routes... Write create_from_mermaid Convert a Mermaid diagram to Excalidraw elements and render them on the canvas Write distribute_elements Distribute elements evenly Write duplicate_elements Duplicate elements with a configurable offset Write export_scene Export the current canvas to .excalidraw JSON format. Optionally write to a file. Write export_to_excalidraw_url Export the current canvas to a shareable excalidraw.com URL. The diagram is encrypted and uploaded; anyone ... Write export_to_image Export the current canvas to PNG or SVG image. Requires the canvas frontend to be open in a browser. Write group_elements Group multiple elements together Write import_scene Import elements from a .excalidraw JSON file or raw JSON data Write lock_elements Lock elements to prevent modification Write restore_snapshot Restore the canvas from a previously saved named snapshot Write ungroup_elements Ungroup a group of elements Write unlock_elements Unlock elements to allow modification Write update_element Update an existing Excalidraw element

DESTRUCTIVE 2 tools

Destructive clear_canvas Clear all elements from the canvas Destructive delete_element Delete an Excalidraw element

EXECUTE 1 tools

Execute set_viewport Control the canvas viewport (camera). Auto-fit all elements, center on a specific element, or set zoom/scro...

// FAQ

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

The Excalidraw MCP Server MCP server exposes 26 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 (6), Write (17), Destructive (2), Execute (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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