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Open Pencil MCP
Verified · npm:@open-pencilMCP server by open-pencil · updated · ★ 9.1k · 3.1k downloads a week
Model Context Protocol server for [OpenPencil](https://openpencil.dev). It lets MCP clients such as Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf inspect and edit designs through the running app, reusing the same tool definitions as the built-in AI chat. Open Pencil MCP is published by npm:@open-pencil from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
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Install Open Pencil MCP
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add open-pencil-mcp -- npx -y @open-pencil/mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"open-pencil-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@open-pencil/mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"open-pencil-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@open-pencil/mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"open-pencil-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@open-pencil/mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add open-pencil-mcp -- npx -y @open-pencil/mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"open-pencil-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@open-pencil/mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add open-pencil-mcp npx -y @open-pencil/mcpGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the open-pencil-mcp block.
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Open Pencil MCP: common questions
How do I install Open Pencil MCP?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add open-pencil-mcp -- npx -y @open-pencil/mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Open Pencil MCP the official server?
Open Pencil MCP is published by npm:@open-pencil from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Open Pencil MCP free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Open Pencil MCP safe to use?
It scores 94 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality A. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Open Pencil MCP?
Similar MCP servers: Vexa, TradingMCP, Agent-Native Brain, Agent-Native Chat.
Does Open Pencil MCP work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.