Animated Video MCP Server

This is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that executes Manim animation code and returns the generated video. It allows users to send Manim

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What is the Animated Video MCP Server?

This is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that executes Manim animation code and returns the generated video. It allows users to send Manim scripts and receive

What it actually does

  • Executes Manim Python scripts
  • Saves animation output in a visible media folder
  • Allows users to clean up temporary files after execution
  • Portable and configurable via environment variables

Configuration

Ensure you have the following installed: - Python 3.8+ - Manim (Community Version) - MCP

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Animated Video MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "animated-video": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["manim"],
      "env": {
        "MANIM_EXECUTABLE": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Ensure you have the following installed: - Python 3.8+ - Manim (Community Version) - MCP

VariableDescriptionRequired
MANIM_EXECUTABLEConfiguration value read at startup.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Animated Video to Prerequisites.”

Frequently asked questions

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