How do I install the abhiemj/manim-mcp-server MCP server?

Add the following block to your claude_desktop_config.json under mcpServers: "mcpServers": { "manim-mcp-server": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "abhiemj/manim-mcp-server"] } }

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🐍 🏠 🪟 🐧 - A local MCP server that generates animations using Manim.

Quick Install

One-Click IDE Configuration

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "abhiemj-manim-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "abhiemj-manim-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Using an AI coding agent (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.)? Copy a ready-made prompt that tells it to fetch the setup instructions and install this server for you.

Documentation Overview

Manim MCP Server

Manim MCP Demo

Overview

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 the rendered animation.

Features

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.

Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

Python 3.8+
Manim (Community Version)
MCP

Install Manim

pip install manim

Install MCP

pip install mcp

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/abhiemj/manim-mcp-server.git
cd manim-mcp-server

Integration with Claude

To integrate the Manim MCP server with Claude, add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
     "manim-server": {
      "command": "/absolute/path/to/python",
      "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/manim-mcp-server/src/manim_server.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MANIM_EXECUTABLE": "/Users/[Your_username]/anaconda3/envs/manim2/Scripts/manim.exe"
      }
    }
  }
}

Finding Your Python Path

To find your Python executable path, use the following command:

Windows (PowerShell):

(Get-Command python).Source

Windows (Command Prompt/Terminal):

where python

Linux/macOS (Terminal):

which python

This ensures that Claude can communicate with the Manim MCP server to generate animations dynamically.

Contributing

Fork the repository.
Create a new branch:
```
git checkout -b add-feature
```
Make changes and commit:
```
git commit -m "Added a new feature"
```
Push to your fork:
```
git push origin add-feature
```
Open a pull request.

License

This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms and conditions of the MIT License. For more details, please see the LICENSE file in the project repository.

Author

Created by abhiemj. Contributions welcome! 🚀

Listed in Awesome MCP Servers

This repository is featured in the Awesome MCP Servers repository under the Animation & Video category. Check it out along with other great MCP server implementations!

Acknowledgments

Thanks to the Manim Community for their amazing animation library.
Inspired by the open-source MCP ecosystem.

Find me at

@aiburner_official