How to install excalidraw in Codex

To install excalidraw in Codex, run "codex mcp add excalidraw -- npx -y excalidraw-mcp-server" in your terminal, then type /mcp in Codex to check it.

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Run the install command

In a terminal, run:

codex mcp add excalidraw -- npx -y excalidraw-mcp-server

MCP servers run with your permissions. If excalidraw needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.

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Does excalidraw work in Codex?

Yes. Codex supports mcp servers in the codex cli and ide extension, and excalidraw installs with the steps above.

excalidraw does not show up in Codex. What now?

Restart Codex fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure Node.js (for npx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.

Is excalidraw safe?

It scores 62 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.