How do I install the napkin ai mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `NAPKIN_API_KEY`, `NAPKIN_STORAGE_TYPE`, `NAPKIN_STORAGE_LOCAL_DIR`, `NAPKIN_API_BASE_URL`, `NAPKIN_STORAGE_S3_REGION`, `AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID`, `AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY`, `NAPKIN_STORAGE_GDRIVE_FOLDER_ID` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Napkin Ai MCP Server

MCP server for Napkin AI visual generation API with multi-storage support

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What is the Napkin Ai MCP Server?

MCP server for Napkin AI visual generation API with multi-storage support

What the server does

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for generating infographics and visuals using the Napkin AI API. This server enables AI assistants like Claude to generate professional visuals from text content.

Visual Generation — Generate SVG, PNG, or PPT visuals from text content
Multiple Visual Types — Mindmaps, flowcharts, timelines, comparisons, and more (see gallery)
Async Handling — Automatic polling for Napkin AI's async generation
Multi-Storage Support — Save generated visuals to:
Local filesystem
Amazon S3 (or S3-compatible services)

Credentials and setup notes

Node.js 18.x or later - A Napkin AI API key (currently in developer preview - contact api@napkin.ai)

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
generate_visual	Submit a visual generation request (async)
check_status	Check the status of a generation request
download_visual	Download a generated visual as base64
generate_and_wait	Generate and wait for completion
generate_and_save	Generate and save to configured storage
list_styles	Get information about available styles
verify_api_key	Verify your API key is valid and working

How to install the Napkin Ai MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "napkin-ai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "napkin-ai-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NAPKIN_API_KEY": "YOUR_NAPKIN_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Node.js 18.x or later - A Napkin AI API key (currently in developer preview - contact api@napkin.ai)

Variable	Description	Required
NAPKIN_API_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Napkin Ai MCP to generate visual.”
“Use Napkin Ai MCP to check status.”
“Use Napkin Ai MCP to download visual.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for Napkin AI visual generation API with multi-storage support Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.