# Excalidraw (verified)

Create hand-drawn diagrams and visual illustrations directly within the conversation. Access comprehensive references for element formatting and color palettes to enhance visual communication. Visual…

## Quick Start

```bash
# Connect this server (installs CLI if needed)
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest mcp add excalidraw

# Browse available tools
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest tool list excalidraw

# Get full schema for a tool
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest tool get excalidraw read_me

# Call a tool
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest tool call excalidraw read_me '{}'
```

## Direct MCP Connection

Endpoint: `https://excalidraw.run.tools`

## Tools (2)

- `read_me` — Returns the Excalidraw element format reference with color palettes, examples, and tips. Call this BEFORE using create_…
- `create_view` — Renders a hand-drawn diagram using Excalidraw elements.

```bash
# Get full input/output schema for a tool
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest tool get excalidraw <tool-name>
```

## Resources

- `ui://excalidraw/mcp-app.html`