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How to install excalidraw in Gemini CLI

Gemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026. On an enterprise licence or paid API key you can still install excalidraw by running "gemini mcp add excalidraw npx -y excalidraw-mcp-server", then type /mcp to check it.

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  1. 1

    Run the install command

    In a terminal, run:

    gemini mcp add excalidraw npx -y excalidraw-mcp-server
  2. 2

    Check it

    Inside Gemini CLI, type /mcp to list servers and tools.

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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Questions

Does excalidraw work in Gemini CLI?

Yes. Gemini CLI supports local and remote mcp servers, extensions (legacy), and excalidraw installs with the steps above.

excalidraw does not show up in Gemini CLI. What now?

Restart Gemini CLI 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.