Composer vs Drawx MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the Composer and Drawx MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Composer for data visualization work as a local process; choose Drawx MCP Server for data visualization as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Composer when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Visualization domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
list_diagrams, create_diagram, select_diagram.
Choose Drawx MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Visualization domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
DRAWX_API_KEY. - You want tools like
generate_diagram, architect_design, whoami.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Data Visualization | Data Visualization |
| Quality signal | 51/100 · Good | 49/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | Not declared |
| Pricing | Not declared | Not declared |
| Required env vars | None listed | DRAWX_API_KEY |
| Verified owner |
Tools & capabilities
Composer tools 16
list_diagramsList all your diagrams. Call this first to find which diagram to work oncreate_diagramCreate a new diagram and auto-select it for this sessionselect_diagramSelect which diagram to work on for this sessionrename_diagramRename the currently selected diagramget_graphGet the full architecture diagram - all nodes and edgesget_nodeGet details for a single node including connected edgessearch_graphSearch nodes and edges by keywordget_screenshotGet a PNG thumbnail of the diagram from the last auto-saveupsert_nodeCreate or update a node (service, database, queue, etc.)upsert_edgeCreate or update a connection between two nodesdefine_apiDefine API endpoints on a backend service nodedelete_elementDelete a node or edge from the diagram- +4 more on the listing page
Drawx MCP Server tools 3
generate_diagramTurn a description into draw.io XML.architect_designRun the DrawX Architect Co-Pilot on a brief. Streams intermediate progress; returns a JSON payload with `hld` (and optional `lld`, `doc`).whoamiNo inputs. Returns your email, plan, API tier, and remaining monthly API quota.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Composer
{
"mcpServers": {
"composer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@usecomposer/mcp"
]
}
}
}
Drawx MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"drawx-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@drawx/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"DRAWX_API_KEY": "YOUR_DRAWX_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Composer is categorized under Data Visualization and uses a local stdio subprocess. Drawx MCP Server belongs to Data Visualization and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Composer for data visualization work and Drawx MCP Server for data visualization.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Composer has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Drawx MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add composer and drawx-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Composer has a quality signal of 51/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 4 GitHub stars. Drawx MCP Server has 49/100 (Fair) with 1 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.