create_from_mermaid
Convert Mermaid syntax to Excalidraw
How to use it
create_from_mermaid is exposed by the Excalidraw MCP MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the create_from_mermaid 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
Add a pre-built architecture diagram template
Create a new diagram or clear existing
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