add_template_architecture
Add a pre-built architecture diagram template
How to use it
add_template_architecture is exposed by the Excalidraw MCP MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the add_template_architecture tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.
Install Excalidraw MCP
claude mcp add excalidraw -- npx -y @scofieldfree/excalidraw-mcpOther tools in Excalidraw MCP (10)
Add shapes, text, arrows to the canvas
Create a new diagram or clear existing
Convert Mermaid syntax to Excalidraw
Delete a diagram session
Remove elements from canvas
Export diagram to PNG, SVG, or JSON
Retrieve current diagram state
List all active diagram sessions
Start browser preview and open Excalidraw editor
Modify existing element properties