Inkscape MCP · aravindev for Claude Code
An Inkscape MCP server with both headless operations and a D-Bus live bridge.
Open maintainer documentationWHAT YOU CAN DOEdit vector paths · Inspect document structure · Export artwork
HOW IT WORKSLive & file workflows
PLATFORMSWindows · Linux
DOCUMENTED AGENTSClaude Code
Documented capabilities
- Edit vector pathsDocumentation
- Inspect document structureDocumentation
- Export artworkDocumentation
Agent compatibility
| Agent | Compatibility | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Documented setup | The integration documentation explicitly names this client. Source |
| Codex | MCP compatibility (inferred) | MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer. |
| Cursor | MCP compatibility (inferred) | MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer. |
Setup route
Follow the linked maintainer installation guide. Review dependencies and permissions before running third-party code.
Inkscape and the MCP server; live integration additionally requires D-Bus.
Limitations
Live control uses D-Bus. On Windows the bridge manages its own Inkscape instance instead of attaching to a manually launched window.